Winnetta v. Ephraim Musick

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Winnetta V. Ephraim Musick. 1825, St. Louis Circuit Court Historical Records Project, accessed October 8, 2026, https://digitalexhibits.library.washu.edu/s/ccr/item/60674

Case Title
Winnetta v. Ephraim Musick
Series
Freedom Suits
Plaintiff
Winny
Harry
Malinda
Lorinda
Jenny
Winnetta
Defendant
Musick, Ephraim
Pettibone, Rufus
Hatton, Charles B.
Hatton, Sally
Wingfield, Owen
Wingfield, Sally
Voteau, Isaac
Butler, John
Butler, Betsy
Whitesides, John (alias Whiteside; Whitsit)
Hatton, Mitchell
Hatton, Anne
Sanford, Michael
Sanford, Theresa
Whitesides, John Jr. (alias Whiteside)
Whitesides, Lucinda (alias Whiteside; Whitsit)
Date Filed
1825-06-02
Filing Date
1825-06-02
Plaintiff’s Attorney
Spalding, Josiah
Bates, Edward G.
McGirk, Isaac C.
Farris, Robert P.
Court Name
St. Louis Circuit Court
Court Term
1825-07
Clerk
Gamble, Archibald
Sheriff
Walker, John K.
Brooks, Robert
Sworn Declarant
Applegate, Daniel
Metz, Elias
Richardson, James
Martin, Louis
Cause of Action
Assault
Battery
False Imprisonment
Trespass
Case Notes
Plaintiff claimed to be free; damages $500.
Identifier
ccr1826.01052.021
Source
Missouri State Archives - St. Louis
Rights
Public Domain

Winnetta V. Ephraim Musick. 1825, St. Louis Circuit Court Historical Records Project, accessed October 8, 2026, https://digitalexhibits.library.washu.edu/s/ccr/item/60674