Historedia
Person

Ellis Gray Loring

Events
1
Episodes
3
Years
1841–1842

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Ellis Gray Loring, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Supreme Court rules in United States v. The Amistad

    1841–1842

    Role: Fundraiser/Requester

    1. February 24, 1841 · Supreme Court BuildingAdams Oral Argument

      Former President John Quincy Adams argued the case before the Supreme Court, speaking for four hours on February 24, 1841.

    2. March 9, 1841 · Supreme Court BuildingSupreme Court Ruling

      The Supreme Court affirmed the lower court's finding that the Africans were illegally enslaved, authorizing their release but denying government-funded return to Africa.

    3. 1842 · Sierra LeoneReturn to Sierra Leone

      Thirty-five survivors returned to Sierra Leone in 1842, aided by private fundraising rather than government mandate.

Sources

  1. John Quincy Adams Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27