Marguerite Scypion was a Black Native American who launched the first freedom suit in St. Louis, predating Dred Scott by 41 years. Her mother was from the Natchez people and captured during the Indian Wars while her father was Black. Her owner original was Joseph Tayon then Jean Pierre Chouteau after the death of Tayon's […]
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