Harriet Scott vs. Irene Emerson | Dred Scott vs. Irene Emerson

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Harriet Scott Vs. Irene Emerson | Dred Scott Vs. Irene Emerson. 1849, St. Louis Circuit Court Historical Records Project, accessed October 9, 2026, https://digitalexhibits.library.washu.edu/s/ccr/item/60968

Case Title
Harriet Scott vs. Irene Emerson | Dred Scott vs. Irene Emerson
Alternative Title
Second Circuit Court Case, 1849-1850
Series
Freedom Suits
Plaintiff
Scott, Dred
Date Filed
1849-02-19
Filing Date
1849-02-19
Court Name
St. Louis Circuit Court
Court Term
1849-04
Judge
Gamble, Hamilton Rowan
Ryland, John Ferguson
Scott, William
Clerk
Primm, Wilson
Cerre, Michael S.
Sheriff
LaBeaume, Louis T.
Fremore, Leon
Stasmener, Ferd
Brown, Isaiah
Wise, Franklin
Sworn Declarant
Russell, Mrs. Samuel
Russell, Samuel
Clark, Miles H.
Carter, John F.
Carter, Stuart
Anderson, Catherine
Blow, Henry T.
Flaherty, Thomas O.
Gray, Thomas
Stuart, Major A.D.
Pympton, Col.
Loving, John
Watts, Dr.
Darby, John F.
Jennings, Dr. R.M.
Charless, Joseph
Blow, Taylor
Juror
Farris, Calvin
Vosburg, C. H.
Syphert, William
Taylor, H.S.
West, Robt
Morris, John C.
McDoll, Thomas
Grantham, T.P.
Welsh, D
Grantham, C.M.
Foster, A.H.
Stenchums, N.W.
S
Disposition
Jury verdict for plaintiffs. Defendant moved for new trial and was overruled. Appealed to Missouri Supreme Court.
Identifier
ccr1849.0000.066
Source
Missouri State Archives - St. Louis
Rights
Public Domain

Harriet Scott Vs. Irene Emerson | Dred Scott Vs. Irene Emerson. 1849, St. Louis Circuit Court Historical Records Project, accessed October 9, 2026, https://digitalexhibits.library.washu.edu/s/ccr/item/60968