Archy Lee

Archy Lee
Born1840
Mississippi, United States
DiedNovember 1873
Sacramento, California, United States
Occupation(s)Abolitionist, formerly enslaved
Known forArchy Lee Case (1858)

Archy Lee (1840–1873), was an African American man born into enslavement; and was later part of a series of notable 19th-century court cases that defined civil rights in the state of California.[1] In 1857, he was brought from Mississippi (a slave state) to Sacramento, California (a free state) and continued to work as if he was enslaved. He escaped while in California, but was later arrested and brought to a few court trials. By April 14, 1858, he was legally declared a free man by the state of California. It was one of the most celebrated court cases related to slavery in the country, and was widely published.[2]

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  2. ^ Beasley, Delilah L. (August 31, 1924). "Activities Among Negros". Oakland Tribune. p. 46. Retrieved October 13, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.