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Parmelia Adams, Isabella Adams, Sylvester Adams, & Truelove Adams v. James H. Holmes

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

Claim for Freedom Made

Unknown

Outcome

Dismissed December 23, 1852

Case Documents

• Parmelia Adams v. James H. Holmes. Summons of James H. Holmes (October 1, 1852)
• Parmelia Adams v. James H. Holmes. Petition for Freedom (October 1, 1852)
• Parmelia Adams v. James H. Holmes. Summons of James H. Holmes (December 23, 1852)

People

Plaintiff(s):

• Adams, Isabella
• Adams, Parmelia
• Adams, Sylvester
• Adams, Truelove

Defendant(s):

• Holmes, James H.

Attorney for Plaintiff(s):

• Ennis, John F.

Participants:

• Adams, Isabella
• Adams, Parmelia
• Adams, Sylvester
• Adams, Truelove
• Cranch, William, 1769-1855
• Ennis, John F.
• Holmes, James H.
• Smith, John A.
• Wallach, Richard, 1816-1881

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