State v. Lyon, 1 N.J.L. 403 (1789)
New Jersey against Lyon (defendant) regarding the status of Margaret as a slave. Margaret was the daughter of Flora, an enslaved woman who was sold …
New Jersey against Lyon (defendant) regarding the status of Margaret as a slave. Margaret was the daughter of Flora, an enslaved woman who was sold …
Henry Wood (plaintiff) against Stephen (defendant) regarding Stephen’s claim to freedom from the enslavement of Wood. Stephen was previously enslaved to Richard Williams (deceased) and …