Worthington v. Preston, 30 F. Cas. 645 (C.C.E.D. Pa. 1824)
Worthington (plaintiff) against Preston (defendant) regarding whether Preston was responsible for the escape of enslaved man Tom. Tom, enslaved to Worthington, was imprisoned and Preston, …
Wike v. Lightner, 11 Serg. & Rawle 198 (Pa. 1824)
Wike (plaintiff) against William Lightner (defendant) regarding the credibility of witness York Frever, a Black man also called “Black York.” George Thompson served as a …
Commonwealth v. Barker, 11 Serg. & Rawle 360 (Pa. 1824)
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania against Barker (defendant) regarding Frank, who Barker claimed as a slave. Frank was the son of Milla, a woman enslaved to …
Appeal of Huston, 9 Watts 472 (Pa. 1840)
An appeal by Thomas M’Cullough, guardian of the children of Thomas Huston (deceased) regarding the execution of the will of Thomas Huston’s father, William Huston …
Chatham Twp. v. Canfield’s Ex’rs, 8 N.J.L. 52 (1824)
The Township of Chatham against the Executors of Samuel Canfield (defendants) regarding the cost of support of William, an enslaved man. William was previously enslaved …
Overseers of Poor of S. Brunswick v. Overseers of Poor of E. Windsor, 8 N.J.L. 64 (1824)
The Overseers of the Poor of South Brunswick against the Overseers of the Poor of East Windsor regarding the removal of Jack, enslaved to John …