Episode 2 of 3

Johnson Sues Parker

When
1654
Where
Northampton County court
Part of
Case of John Casor

Johnson sued Robert Parker in 1654 for detaining Casor, claiming lifetime service rights.

In 1654, Johnson sued Robert Parker in Northampton County court for detaining his 'Negro servant, John Casor.' Johnson asserted he had Casor for life, despite never seeing a written indenture.

Sources

  1. John Casor Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-06

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