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Peter vs. Moody Bridges (1769)
Along with his sister, Kate, Peter based his suit on his mother's status as a free Indian. Both their cases were sent to arbitration; the arbitrators ruled for Peter and Kate. See also Kate vs. Moody Bridges.
- Plaintiff: Peter
- Defendant: Moody Bridges
- Arbitrator: Samuel Phillips Esq.
- Arbitrator: Captain John Farnum
- Arbitrator: Mr. John Willson
- Witness on Arbitration: Abiel Stevens
Essex Court of Common Pleas
- September 1768 Newburyport: Case filed and sent to arbitration
- December 1768 Salem: Case continued
- March 1769 Ipswich: Case continued
- July 1769 Salem: Case continued
- September 1769 Newburyport: Case disposed
- Justice: Honorable Nathaniel Ropes Esq.
- Justice: Caleb Cushing Esq.
- Justice: Andrew Oliver Jun. Esq.
- Justice: William Browne Esq
- Disposition: Report read & Accepted. Judgement for the Plaintiff.
Monetary Damages: 5 Shillings
Court_Costs: Yes
Related Cases
Kate vs. Moody Bridges (1769)
Along with her brother, Peter, Kate based her suit on her mother's status as a free Indian. Both their cases were sent to arbitration; the arbitrators ruled for in their favor.
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Sources
- Please review Court Formalities to understand the court documents. Note especially that phrases such as 'with force & arms' and specific dates for keeping the Plaintiff in servitude are formal statements not meant to reflect actual occurences.
- Marriage Intentions of Abraham and Dido
- Peter's Signature on September 1768 writ
- Peter's September 1768 writ against Moody Bridges
- Abraham's and Dido's Marriage Record
- Inventory from James Bridges' Probate listing 2.5 year old Peter