Mary Ann Speaks (#21184426)

Black, female, circa 24 years in 1844

Petition #21184426, filed in Missouri (1844)

• Role in Petition: petitioner
• Status: enslaved

• Skills: house servant
• Punishments Received: assaulted and jailed
• Term Slave: Yes. Until age 28.
• Freedom: Sued for freedom in 1844. Origins of freedom: born of free parents; apprenticement fulfilled.

Family roles(s)

• daughter