On 23 October 1847, Fan was emancipated by F. P. Pennington's will and has been "permitted to be free" since November of that year. She contends that there are now plans to sell her and other property and to divide the proceeds among the heirs. Fan is "now about 59 years of age, has no property or estate of any kind" and asks to sue as a pauper. She seeks an injunction against William Morton, the administrator of Pennington's estate, that will suspend the sale. Fan also asks to be hired out until the case is decided and prays for a decree establishing her right to freedom.
Result: Dismissed.
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Repository: Kentucky Division of Libraries and Archives, Frankfort, Kentucky
