The Ex-Slave's Fortune (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780557027156)

Cynthia D. Hesdra was born a slave in Tappan in 1808 to John and Jane Moore. During her lifetime, she operated a successful laundry business and owned a number of properties in New York and in New Jersey. At the time of her death in 1879, she was worth about $100,000. She was a millionaire by today's standards! Her husband, Edward, and many of her relatives, fought over her assets. The extensive court battle was precedent setting from a legal standpoint and was one of the most celebrated cases of the time. Find out what becomes of the ex-slave's fortune!

Author: Lori Martin
ISBN-10: 0557027152
ISBN-13: 9780557027156
Publisher: Lulu.com
Language: English
Published: 11/04/2008
Pages: 206
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.68lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.47d