James Becket (#20484504)

Black, male, circa 26 years in 1845

Petition #20484504, filed in District of Columbia (1845)

• Role in Petition: petitioner
• Status: enslaved

• Punishments Received: jailed in private jail
• Term Slave: Yes. Until age 30.
• Freedom: Sued for freedom in 1845. Origins of freedom: manumitted by John Chew after term.

Family roles(s)

• son
• husband