Manumission story; 1844
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Subject of Research
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Manumission story; 1844
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Story
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Julia Roberts, an enslaved woman, sues for her freedom. In an 1801 deed, Simon Sommers of Fairfax County and later Alexandria County promises manumission to Julia’s mother and future offspring at the age of 25. When subsequent enslavers refuse to free Julia, she turns to the courts to seek redress. Her case goes all the way to the Supreme Court, which rules in her favor.
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People
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Julia Roberts; Simon Sommers; Julia’s mother and future offspring
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