State v. Mount, 1 N.J.L. 292 (1795)
The State of New Jersey against Mount, who was requested to bring enslaved woman Grace before the court. Grace was previously enslaved by Thomas Kerlin, …
State v. Heddon, 1 N.J.L. 377 (1795)
The State of New Jersey against Heddon (gaoler of Essex County) to determine if Cork is legally enslaved to Snowden or was unrightfully detained. Decision: …
State v. McDonald, 1 N.J.L. 332 (1795)
The State of New Jersey against M’Donald and Armstrong regarding the freedom of Black woman Phillis. Phillis was previously enslaved by Mrs. Hanna (deceased) and …
State v. Frees, 1 N.J.L. 259 (1794)
The State of New Jersey against Frees, in regard to enslaved persons Henry, Dinah, and Susan, who claim their freedom from Frees. Frees purchased the …
Overseers of Poor of Perth Amboy v. Overseers of Poor of Piscataway, 19 N.J.L. 173 (1842)
The Overseers of the Poor of Perth Amboy against the Overseers of the Poor of Piscataway regarding removal of James Bruen, a free Black man. …
State v. Guild, 10 N.J.L. 163 (1828)
New Jersey against James Guild (defendant), who was enslaved to Joshua Bunn, regarding a confession to the murder of Catharine Beakes. When Beakes’ son Jonathan …
Overseers of Poor of S. Brunswick v. Overseers of Poor of E. Windsor, 8 N.J.L. 64 (1824)
The Overseers of the Poor of South Brunswick against the Overseers of the Poor of East Windsor regarding the removal of Jack, enslaved to John …