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Rachel Lyons, Nicholas Lyons, Peggy Lyons, Lucy Lyons, Nancy Lyons, Polly Lyons, Charles Lyons, & Nelly Lyons v. Richard M. Johnson

United States. Circuit Court (District of Columbia) - Washington (D.C.)

Claim for Freedom Made

Descent from Free White Woman

Case Documents

• Rachel Lyons v. Richard M. Johnson. Petition for Freedom (April 1, 1812)

People

Plaintiff(s):

• Lyons, Charles
• Lyons, Lucy
• Lyons, Nancy
• Lyons, Nelly
• Lyons, Nicholas
• Lyons, Peggy
• Lyons, Polly
• Lyons, Rachel

Defendant(s):

• Johnson, Richard M.

Attorney for Plaintiff(s):

• Wattenton, George

Participants:

• Brent, William, 1774-1848
• Claggett, Joseph White
• Johnson, Richard M.
• Lyons, Charles
• Lyons, Lucy
• Lyons, Mary
• Lyons, Nancy
• Lyons, Nelly
• Lyons, Nicholas
• Lyons, Peggy
• Lyons, Polly
• Lyons, Rachel
• Wattenton, George

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