Female Cherokee Slave Ownership in 1844 Tennessee — Margaret Morgan v. McShea (12pp)
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Source: University Archives https://www.universityarchives.com/auction-lot/female-cherokee-slave-ownership-in-1844-tennessee_95E4E89BC2 Outstanding 12pp legal document describing a court case in Monroe County, Tennessee involving Cherokee slave owner Margaret Morgan. Three 4pp bifold bundles, inscribed by law clerk James M. Broyles. Addresses case of Margaret Morgan (oratrix, Cherokee) vs. defendants John McShea and Gideon Morgan. Margaret Morgan claimed her slave Alsey and four of Alsey's children were illegally seized and sold after September 1844. Argues under Cherokee law the slaves were solely her property. References will dated December 14, 1828 bequeathing 'Negress' Alsey and two sons. Dated around September 19, 1844.
Collection: University Archives — Bill of Sale Search
Time Period: Pre-1865 (Slavery Era)
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