Sewally, Peter, 1803-?

Variant names
Dates:
Active 1836
Birth 1803-12-12

Biographical notes:

Peter Sewallywas an American gender-variant prostitute who presented as a woman under names including Mary Jones. He is most well known for being the subject of a trial in 1836 where he was charged with grand larceny for stealing the wallets of men he engaged in sexual acts with.

Links to collections

Comparison

This is only a preview comparison of Constellations. It will only exist until this window is closed.

  • Added or updated
  • Deleted or outdated

Information

Subjects:

not available for this record

Occupations:

  • Prostitutes

Places:

  • New York City, NY, US