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 …
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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 …
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. Aaron, 4 N.J.L. 231 (1818)
New Jersey against Aaron (defendant) for the murder of Stephen Conelly. Aaron was enslaved to Levi Solomon. Decision: new trial granted.