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John and James v. Edward Harris

Maryland. General Court of the Eastern Shore - Easton (Md.)

Claim for Freedom Made

Importation Violation

Outcome

Judgment for Defendant September 13, 1794

Case Documents

• John and James v. Edward Harris. Judgement Record (September 13, 1794)

People

Plaintiff(s):

• James
• John

Defendant(s):

• Harris, Edward

Attorney for Plaintiff(s):

• Nicholson, Joseph Hopper

Attorney for Defendant(s):

• Martin, Luther
• Tilghman, William

Participants:

• Airey, Thomas Hill
• Chase, Samuel, 1741-1811
• Earle, James, Jr.
• Harris, Edward
• Harris, Thomas
• James
• John
• Martin, Luther
• Nicholson, Joseph Hopper
• Tilghman, William
• Wright, Samuel

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