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Abraham Butler sues for his freedom

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Abraham Butler sues for his freedom

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Abraham Butler of Port Tobacco was enslaved by Elizabeth Ridgate. In 1792 he filed a freedom suit against her and gained his freedom.

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Themes: African American People and Culture, Civic Ideas and Action
Timeframes: 1783 – 1800 Founding a New Nation
Audience: College, General Public, High School, Middle School, Teacher

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Type of Entry: Timeline
Themes: African American People and Culture, Civic Ideas and Action
Timeframes: 1783 – 1800 Founding a New Nation
Audience: College, General Public, High School, Middle School, Teacher

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