United States v. Insurgents, 26 F. Cas. 499 (1795)
A case regarding the widespread insurrection resulting from the Whiskey Tax.
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 …
Ruston v. Ruston, 2 Yeates 54, S. C. 2 Dall. 243 (1796)
Edith Ruston, Robert Wallace, John Ramsay, and John Gilliland, executors of the estate of Job Ruston (plaintiffs) against Thomas Ruston (defendant) regarding the will of …
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 …
Pennsylvania v. Montgomery, 1 Add. 262 (1795)
Pennsylvania against James Montgomery (defendant) regarding Catharine, an enslaved woman. Decision: prisoner discharged.
Respublica v. Richards, 2 U.S. 224, 1 L. Ed. 358 (1795)
Respublica against Richards (defendant), accused of aiding the escape of Toby, who was enslaved to the family of General Sevier. Decision: not guilty.
Respublica v. Betsey, 1 U.S. 469, 1 L. Ed. 227 (1789)
Respublica against Betsey, Cate, and Isaac (defendants) regarding their enslavement. Betsey, Cate, and Isaac were claimed as an enslaved persons by Samuel Moore. Decision: enslaved …