Maria Powell (#20785313)

Black, female

Petition #20785313, filed in Kentucky (1853)

• Role in Petition: petitioner
• Status: enslaved

• Occupation: nurse; washer
• Punishments Received: jailed
• Freedom: Sued for freedom in 1853. Origins of freedom: purchase of freedom; laws of Ohio.

Family roles(s)

• Head of Powell family

Economic profile

• From circa 1845 - Petition