Dred Scott
Famous Missourian By:Hunter Valdez
Where he was born and family
Did you know dred scott born in Southamton County, Virginia. And was born in 1795. He had a Brother named dred and his wife was named Harriet Robinson he had two daughters named Eliza and Lizzie they also had to boys but they died as infants.
Free
In 1847 I tried to get my freedom in court, but I didn't win. I tried again in 1850 to win my freedom, and I won this time.
I Didn't Win
My old owner Irene Emerson didn't want me to be free, and we had to go back to court, and I didn't win.
Freedom
Irene married a man that thought slavery was bad, and talked Irene into returning me to my old owners the Blow family. The Blow family set me free in 1857.
What Dred Scott is remembered for
Dred Scott was remembered by being a slave tried to get his freedom.