The Brown Family
- Title
- The Brown Family
- Description
- Jenny Brown sued Frances Sturgis for her freedom in 1844 and won. She served as the next friend for her three children, Jim, Mary, and Stephen, and sued William Head for their freedom as well in 1844. The Brown children are an example of the many children who had freedom suits filed on their behalf by either their mothers or others who served as next friends for them.