The story of Samuel Worcester

Missionary among the Cherokee, convicted in Georgia in 1831 and freed in 1833.

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1798–1859

Samuel Worcester. Missionary among the Cherokee, convicted in Georgia in 1831 and freed in 1833.

Sep 1831

Samuel Worcester, convicted by Georgia. Residing within the limits of the Cherokee nation without a license.

1832

Samuel Worcester, decision overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court. Judgment declared a nullity.

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