Daphne Lawson (#21682017)

Black, female, circa 25 years in 1820

Petition #21682017, filed in Virginia (1820)

• Role in Petition: petitioner
• Status: enslaved

• Physical Attributes: scar on left breast from scalding
• Freedom: Free by 1820. Sued for freedom in 1820. Origins of freedom: purchase of freedom.

Economic profile

• From 1808 - Bill of Sale; Supplemental Petition