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 …
Potter’s Heirs v. Potter’s Widow, 3 N.J.L. 415 (1808)
Hannah Potter (plaintiff), widow of Caleb Potter (deceased) against Samuel Potter Jr., Phebe Maxell, and Easter Maxwell (defendants), heirs of Caleb Potter regarding payment for …
State v. Post, 21 N.J.L. 699 (1848)
New Jersey against Post (defendant) regarding Post’s illegal detainment of William and Flora, enslaved persons. Decision: judgement removed.
State v. Beaver, 1 N.J.L. 80 (1791)
New Jersey against Beaver and others (defendants), administrators of Clifford, regarding the status of Abraham, an enslaved man, and his wife Dolly.
State v. Farlee, 1 N.J.L. 41 (1790)
New Jersey against Farlee (defendant) regarding Joe, previously enslaved to Farlee. Decision: request to call for a jury denied.
Commonwealth v. Chambrè, 4 U.S. 143, 1 L. Ed. 776 (1794)
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania against Chambre (defendant) regarding Magdalen and Zare, two fugitive slaves that were enslaved to Mrs. Chambre, a widow. Decision: enslaved women …