John Merry (#20882930)

Black, male, circa 35 years in 1829

Petition #20882930, filed in Louisiana (1829)

• Role in Petition: petitioner
• Status: enslaved

• Freedom: Sued for freedom in 1829. Origins of freedom: born in Illinois after passage of Northwest Ordinance.

Economic profile

• From 1825 - petition
• From circa 1825 - transcript of court records
• PRIVATE SALE - From 1825 - act of sale