JOURNAL ARTICLE

Falsely and Unjustly Imprisoned.

  • Published In: New York Archives, 2025, v. 24, n. 4. P. 40 1 of 3

  • Database: America: History and Life with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: HUGHES, SUSAN 3 of 3

Abstract

The article "Falsely and Unjustly Imprisoned" in the New York Archives discusses Sojourner Truth's victory in 1828 at the Ulster County Courthouse in Kingston, New York, where she sued for and won the freedom of her son, Peter, from enslavement. The court ruled in her favor, stating that Peter had been "falsely and unjustly imprisoned" and ordered his return to New York. Sojourner Truth went on to become a prominent advocate for the rights of African Americans and women, including the right to vote, after her victory. A marker was dedicated in front of the courthouse in 2024 to commemorate her historic case. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:New York Archives. 2025/04, Vol. 24, Issue 4, p40
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1535-7813
  • Accession Number:184187672
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