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Eliza v. William Hayman

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

Claim for Freedom Made

Descent from Free Woman
Term Slavery

Case Documents

• Eliza v. William Hayman. Petition for Freedom (January 15, 1825)
• Eliza v. William Hayman. Summons of William Hayman (January 15, 1825)

People

Plaintiff(s):

• Eliza

Defendant(s):

• Hayman, William

Attorney for Plaintiff(s):

• Smith, Fleet

Participants:

• Betty
• Brent, William, 1774-1848
• Bushby, William
• Cranch, William, 1769-1855
• Eliza
• Hayman, William
• Ringgold, Tench
• Smith, Edmond
• Smith, Fleet
• Wetzel, John

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