The Jay Treaty of 1794 Guaranteed the property rights of resident slave owners. Twenty-four slaves lived in the original Michigan territory according to the 1810 census; 32 were counted in 1830.
Guaranteed the property rights of resident slave owners. Twenty-four slaves lived in the original Michigan territory according to the 1810 census; 32 were counted in 1830.
Three Matters decided by the Virginia Governor’s Council July 9, 1640This is a story of three indentured servants who run away from their master, are caught 10 days later and brought before the court to...
Treaty of Paris 1763This treaty marked the end of the French & Indian War between France and England. It is significant to Michigan which was a French...
Sommersett v Stewart (1772)This ruling in British courts determined that slavery in England could not be supported by common law. This legal success of Somerset and...
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