Daniel and Mary sued for freedom and won. But the widow of their former slaveholder challenged the Bells' freedom in court. Threatened with re-enslavement, and the sale of their children, they led the largest escape attempt in US history.
Daniel and Mary sued for freedom and won. But the widow of their former slaveholder challenged the Bells' freedom in court. Threatened with re-enslavement, and the sale of their children, they led the largest escape attempt in US history.
