Abby Connolly
Theodore and Tapping argued that slavery was unconstitutional and inconsistent with the Massachusetts Constitution, which stated that all men were born free and equal.
The following day, Elizabeth and Brom were emancipated. They had won their case and were awarded 30 schillings in damages.
After making history as the first African American woman to sue for and win back her freedom, Elizabeth officially changed her name from Bett to Elizabeth Freeman.
She chose to work in Theodore’s home for his family as a midwife and governess to his children, who lovingly called her ‘Mumbet.’ This included Catherine Sedgwick, who wrote detailed stories about Elizabeth’s life.
After working for the Sedgwick’s for a while, Elizabeth was able to buy her own property, a home in Massachusetts, where she lived out the rest of her days before passing away in 1829.
She was buried in the same plot alongside the Sedgwick family. Her story was passed down from generation to generation, and she will always be known as a woman with fierce determination.
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