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 …
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 …
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. Shreve, 1 N.J.L. 230 (1794)
New Jersey against Shreve (defendant) regarding the validity of a labor agreement with James, an enslaved man. Decision: enslaved person released.
Commonwealth ex rel. Stephens v. Clements, 6 Binn. 206 (Pa. 1814)
Susan Stephens (plaintiff) against Joseph Clements (defendant) regarding Stephen’s status as a slave to Clements. Stephens was previously enslaved to William Maxwell of Maryland and …
Commonwealth v. Chambrè, 4 U.S. 143, 1 L. Ed. 776 (1794)
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania against Chambre (defendant) regarding Magdalen and Zare, two fugitive slaves that were enslaved to Mrs. Chambre, a widow. Decision: enslaved women …