State v. Quick, 2 N.J.L. 413 (1807)
The State of New Jersey against Quick (defendant) regarding whether Dick, enslaved by Quick, is entitled to his freedom after coming to New Jersey from …
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. Emmons, 2 N.J.L. 10 (1806)
Two cases regarding potential forgery of manumissions, one signed by John Emmons for Richard (Dick), and one signed by John and and his wife Mary …
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. …