Mary Ann Speaks (#21184412)

Black, female, circa 23 years in 1844

Petition #21184412, filed in Missouri (1844)

• Role in Petition: petitioner
• Status: enslaved

• Occupation: apprenticed to be a housekeeper
• Punishments Received: jailed
• Freedom: Sued for freedom in 1844. Origins of freedom: born of free parents; apprenticement fulfilled.