William Williamson

Williamson v. Chamberlain, 10 N.J. Eq. 373 (Ch. 1855)

William Williamson and his wife (plaintiffs) against James P. Chamberlain and others (defendants) regarding the will of Amos Hoagland. Decision: bill dismissed.

District Court
Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Aiding the Escape of Enslaved Persons
Verdict Guilty
Verdict Not Guilty
Supreme Court of the United States
Executor of Estate
Appeal
Evidence
Place of Settlement
Case Remanded
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Decree Reversed
Circuit Court
Not Guilty
Unlawful Detention
Right to Property
Fraud
Slave Trade
Treason
Verdict for Defendant
Murder
Registration of Enslaved Persons
Unlawful Retention of Enslaved Persons
Slavery
Judgement Reversed
Prisoner Discharged
Rioting
Trespassing
Destruction of Property
Request for New Jury
Middle District of Pennsylvania
Legacies
Western District of Pennsylvania
Fugitive Slaves
Harboring and Concealing
Manumission
Order Confirmed
Jury Discharged
Illegal Arrest

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