Dred Scott

Dred Scott

Period: Jan 1, 1795 to Sep 17, 1858

place of birth: Southampton county, VA

Feb 25, 1795

Dred Scott was born and immediatly put into slavery,The exact date of his birth is unknowm but it is believed to have occured between 1795 and 1800. He was owned by Peter Blow and his wife, Elizabeth, who both lived in Virginia.

Dred Scott Sold - Peter Blow Died

Jan 1, 1832

Sometime before Peter Blow died, in 1832, he sold Dred Scott to Dr John Emerson, where he became the servant. Dr. John Emerson was a surgeon in the army at the Jefferson Barracks.

marries Harriet

Jul 1, 1840

Missouri Supreme Court Reverses Ruling

Mar 22, 1852

Second Argument - Supreme Court

Dec 15, 1856

Dred Scott case

Jan 2, 1857

Irene Emerson

Mar 18, 1857

Irene had the St.louis sheriff out incharge of the Sccotts until the Dred Scott court case was solved

spouse: Harriet Robinson

Sep 17, 1858

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Dred Scott was burried

Nov 27, 1858

calavary cemetery, St.louis,Mo