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Habeas petitions described a broad range of carceral, institutional, and interpersonal confinement over the long nineteenth century, including those used to demand due process, resist enslavement, challenge child removal and reservation confinement, avoid deportation, present child custody claims and protest child marriage, and to challenge institutionalization and detention in private and state institutions. As a legal mechanism borrowed from British common law and guaranteed as a civil right in US federal and state constitutions, habeas provides a lens on a diverse community of legal actors.
Our encoding practice allows us to identify petitions in these three categories and to indicate where those categories overlap. In addition to these three general categories, our team has identified the specific carceral charge being challenged as well as the particular forms of institutional and interpersonal confinements being questioned.
You may also browse or search petitions by location and/or jurisdiction to learn more about the myriad complaints petitioners brought before judges in Arizona, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oregon, and Washington between 1812 and 1924. Each case entry includes a full citation, a summary, links to people with a role in the case, a list of other people named, and any sites of significance. Visitors wanting access to full case files can contact the cited repository for information about obtaining copies. Those without institutional affiliations may request image scans from Dr. Jagodinsky directly. The Glossary defines the attributes used to structure data from the habeas petitions. The Code Book explains the relational structure of the data and functionality of the database website.
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- right to sue as a poor person 1
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- Section 608 of the Code of Oregon 1
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289 results
Download JSON Download CSVIn the Matter of the Application and petition of Edward Thacker, for writ of habeas corpus
- Earliest record date: December 21, 1905
- Petition type(s): Interpersonal: child custody
- Petition outcome: Writ allowed
- Fate of bound party: New custody arrangement reached
In the matter of the Application of Mabel Sanderson Best, formerly Mabel Sanderson, for a writ of habeas corpus, for Isabel Sanderson, a minor, of the age of twelve years
- Earliest record date: September 1, 1920
- Petition type(s): Interpersonal: child custody
- Petition outcome: Writ dismissed
- Fate of bound party: New custody arrangement reached
Mary Charlotte, woman of color v. Gabriel S. Choteau
- Earliest record date: May 1, 1843
- Petition type(s): Interpersonal: wrongful enslavement
- Petition outcome: Writ allowed
- Fate of bound party: Released from custody
In the matter of the application of Edith Uhling, for a writ of Habeas Corpus
- Earliest record date: May 7, 1918
- Petition type(s): Interpersonal: kidnapping
- Petition outcome: Petition withdrawn
- Fate of bound party: Custody transferred to third party
In the matter of the application of Molly M. Martin in behalf of her minor son Earl S. Martin for a writ of habeas corpus
- Earliest record date: July 16, 1909
- Petition type(s): Interpersonal: child custody
- Petition outcome: Writ allowed
- Fate of bound party: Released from custody | new custody arrangement reached
In re application of Rose Van Ormer by her next friend John Van Ormer for a writ of Habeas Corpus
- Earliest record date: February 4, 1890
- Petition type(s): Interpersonal: child custody
- Petition outcome: Petition withdrawn
- Fate of bound party: Remained in custody
In the matter of the application of James E. Warden for a writ of Habeas Corpus
- Earliest record date: June 30, 1915
- Petition type(s): Institutional: child custody | Interpersonal: child custody
- Petition outcome: Writ denied
- Fate of bound party: Remained in custody
State of Nebraska ex rel Ellen Kinnison, Relator, vs Henry Kinnison and Iva Kinnison, his wife, George Kinnison and Ruby Kinnison, his wife, Respondents
- Earliest record date: April 17, 1924
- Petition type(s): Interpersonal: child custody
- Petition outcome: Writ allowed
- Fate of bound party: Unknown
In the Matter of the Application of Joseph Thomas Williams, by Joseph Lafayette Williams, his father and next friend for a writ of Habeas Corpus
- Earliest record date: October 1, 1921
- Petition type(s): Interpersonal: child custody
- Petition outcome: Writ allowed
- Fate of bound party: Released from custody
In the Matter of the application of Nora Leon Gantz, for a writ of Habeas Corpus to obtain the custody of her minor son, Lester William Teter
- Earliest record date: February 22, 1915
- Petition type(s): Interpersonal: child custody
- Petition outcome: Writ allowed
- Fate of bound party: Released from custody
In the Matter of the Application of Addaline A. Wilson and Oliver Perry Wilson for a writ of Habeas Corpus
- Earliest record date: July 10, 1913
- Petition type(s): Interpersonal: child custody
- Petition outcome: Writ denied
- Fate of bound party: Remained in custody
In the matter of the application of Thomas Francis Smiley, for a writ of Habeas Corpus
- Earliest record date: August 13, 1917
- Petition type(s): Interpersonal
- Petition outcome: Writ denied
- Fate of bound party: Remained in custody
In the Matter of the Application of Margaret Purdy, for a Writ of Habeas Corpus for Josephine Blairb
- Earliest record date: December 14, 1920
- Petition type(s): Interpersonal: child custody
- Petition outcome: Unknown
- Fate of bound party: Unknown
In the Matter of the Application of Milo Yates for a Writ of Habeas Corpus
- Earliest record date: October 21, 1885
- Petition type(s): Interpersonal: child custody
- Petition outcome: Writ denied
- Fate of bound party: Remained in custody
In Re application of Rosie Nichols for a Writ of Habeas Corpus vs. Addassa F. Maxson
- Earliest record date: January 30, 1919
- Petition type(s): Interpersonal: child custody
- Petition outcome: Writ allowed
- Fate of bound party: Remained in custody
In the Matter of the Application of Leta Eshom, formerly Leta Bassett, for a writ of Habeas Corpus for Wilber Bassett, age 11 years, and Alma May Bassett, age 8 years
- Earliest record date: April 5, 1915
- Petition type(s): Interpersonal: child custody
- Petition outcome: Writ dismissed
- Fate of bound party: Unknown
In the matter of the application of Perscilla Burke for a writ of habeas corpus for the release of Cleo Ross, a minor child unlawfully detained
- Earliest record date: August 19, 1909
- Petition type(s): Interpersonal: child custody
- Petition outcome: Writ allowed
- Fate of bound party: Unknown
In the matter of the application of Hew G. Durham for a writ of Habeas Corpus on behalf of Sylvia May Durham
- Earliest record date: December 17, 1885
- Petition type(s): Interpersonal: child custody
- Petition outcome: Petition withdrawn
- Fate of bound party: Unknown
In the matter of the petition of Stella Williams for a writ of habeas corpus for Howard Edward Godden
- Earliest record date: June 18, 1919
- Petition type(s): Interpersonal: child custody
- Petition outcome: Writ denied
- Fate of bound party: Remained in custody
In the Matter of the application of Elmer Estes in behalf of his minor daughter, Rosa May Estes, for a Writ of Habeas Corpus
- Earliest record date: June 1, 1909
- Petition type(s): Interpersonal: child custody
- Petition outcome: Petition withdrawn
- Fate of bound party: Unknown
In the matter of the application of Eddy Cramer, Willie Cramer, and Clarence Cramer, by George H. A. Cramer, for a writ of Habeas Corpus
- Earliest record date: April 29, 1912
- Petition type(s): Interpersonal: child custody
- Petition outcome: Petition withdrawn
- Fate of bound party: Unknown
In re Hazel Allsman, Habeas Corpus
- Earliest record date: July 25, 1913
- Petition type(s): Interpersonal: minor marriage
- Petition outcome: Writ allowed
- Fate of bound party: Released from custody
In re application of Estella Lyell for a writ of Habeas Corpus
- Earliest record date: March 9, 1909
- Petition type(s): Interpersonal: child custody
- Petition outcome: Writ denied
- Fate of bound party: Remained in custody
In the matter of the application of H. Ray Desch for a writ of Habeas Corpus
- Earliest record date: August 1, 1919
- Petition type(s): Interpersonal: child custody
- Petition outcome: Writ allowed
- Fate of bound party: Released from custody
In the matter of the application of Ray Rickard for a writ of Habeas Corpus
- Earliest record date: June 29, 1915
- Petition type(s): Interpersonal: child custody
- Petition outcome: Petition withdrawn
- Fate of bound party: Released from custody
Habeas Corpus to F. Hickman
- Earliest record date: April 13, 1825
- Petition type(s): Interpersonal: wrongful enslavement | Interpersonal: kidnapping
- Petition outcome: Writ allowed
- Fate of bound party: Unknown
State of Nebraska ex rel Richard Seward by Kittie F. Noonan, his next friend, etc. vs. Agnes Donohue, et al.
- Earliest record date: July 12, 1918
- Petition type(s): Interpersonal: child custody
- Petition outcome: Writ dismissed
- Fate of bound party: Unknown
United States vs. Mathias Rose
- Earliest record date: December 3, 1819
- Petition type(s): Interpersonal: wrongful enslavement
- Petition outcome: Writ allowed
- Fate of bound party: Unknown
In the matter of the application of Mary A. Thomas, for a writ of habeas corpus
- Earliest record date: December 16, 1913
- Petition type(s): Interpersonal: child custody
- Petition outcome: Writ denied
- Fate of bound party: Remained in custody | new custody arrangement reached
In re application of Virginia May LaVonne, by Grace LaVonne, her mother and next friend, for a writ of habeas corpus
- Earliest record date: December 11, 1918
- Petition type(s): Interpersonal: child custody
- Petition outcome: Writ allowed
- Fate of bound party: Released from custody
In the Matter of the Application of Lucile Dawson for a Writ of Habeas Corpus by Lulu Dawson
- Earliest record date: April 5, 1923
- Petition type(s): Interpersonal: child custody
- Petition outcome: Petition withdrawn
- Fate of bound party: Released from custody
In the Matter of the Application of Herold James Miller, by Grace Miller, his next friend, for a writ of Habeas Corpus
- Earliest record date: October 26, 1905
- Petition type(s): Institutional: child custody | Interpersonal: child custody
- Petition outcome: Writ dismissed
- Fate of bound party: Unknown
Ellis M. Harrison vs. Eillen M. Harrison
- Earliest record date: November 12, 1919
- Petition type(s): Interpersonal: child custody
- Petition outcome: Petition withdrawn
- Fate of bound party: Remained in custody
In the matter of the Application of William Sigman for a writ of Habeas Corpus
- Earliest record date: August 20, 1885
- Petition type(s): Interpersonal: child custody
- Petition outcome: Petition withdrawn
- Fate of bound party: Remained in custody
In the matter of the application for a writ of Habeas Corpus for Mertie L. Young upon relation of Evaline L. Young
- Earliest record date: June 15, 1887
- Petition type(s): Interpersonal: child custody
- Petition outcome: Writ allowed
- Fate of bound party: New custody arrangement reached
In the matter of the application of Peter Wurtz for a writ of Habeas Corpus for Robert Wurtz, a minor
- Earliest record date: June 4, 1920
- Petition type(s): Interpersonal: child custody
- Petition outcome: Petition withdrawn
- Fate of bound party: Custody transferred to third party
In re Application of Olive Anderson, for writ of Habeas Corpus
- Earliest record date: May 22, 1903
- Petition type(s): Interpersonal: child custody
- Petition outcome: Writ dismissed
- Fate of bound party: Unknown
In the matter of the petition of J. B. Montgomery for the possession of Mary P. Montgomery, an infant, alleged to be detained by Sarah J. Montgomery
- Earliest record date: September 21, 1876
- Petition type(s): Interpersonal: child custody
- Petition outcome: Writ allowed
- Fate of bound party: Released from custody
In re-application of Edna Lambert for Writ of Habeas Corpus vs. W. G. Seeley and Mrs. W. G. Seeley, his wife
- Earliest record date: June 16, 1916
- Petition type(s): Interpersonal: child custody
- Petition outcome: Writ denied
- Fate of bound party: Remained in custody
