Commonwealth v. Cain, 5 Serg. & Rawle 510 (Pa. 1820)
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania against Cain et al. (defendants) regarding a challenge to their right to hold their position within St. Thomas’s African Episcopal Church …
Alexander v. Stokeley, 7 Serg. & Rawle 299 (Pa. 1821)
John B. Alexander (plaintiff) against Susannah Stokely (defendant) regarding the right to enslaved girl Nance. Nance was the daughter Milley, who was enslaved to Stokely. …
United States v. Williams, 28 F. Cas. 631 (E.D. Pa. 1852)
Indictment against Samuel Williams (defendant) to determine if Williams did assist with the escape of the slaves of Edward Gorsuch (deceased). Decision: not guilty.
Scott v. Waugh, 15 Serg. & Rawle 17 (Pa. 1826)
John Scott (plaintiff) against John Waugh (defendant) regarding Scott’s status as an enslaved person based on the status of his mother, Nell, as an enslaved …
Commonwealth v. Cornish, 13 Pa. 288 (1850)
A case regarding the right of a newly elected minister of the African Methodist Episcopal Bethel Church to office. Decision: judgement affirmed.
State v. Van Waggoner, 6 N.J.L. 374 (1797)
The State of New Jersey against Van Waggoner (defendant) to prove the status of Rose, an indigenous woman, as an enslaved person. Decision: prisoner remanded.
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: …