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Freedom Suit Filed
- When
- 1653
- Where
- Northampton County
- Part of
- Case of John Casor
John Casor filed a freedom suit in 1653 against his owner Johnson.
In 1653, John Casor, an African man employed by Johnson, filed what later became known as a freedom suit. This action initiated the legal dispute that would determine his status in Northampton County.
Sources
- John Casor Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-06
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