Sewally, Peter, 1803-?
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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.
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| referencedIn | New York County District Attorney indictments for 1790 to 1887 | New York City Department of Public Records and Information Services |
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| Role | Title | Holding Repository | |
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| referencedIn | The Man - Monster | National Museum of American History (U.S.) |
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Person
Active 1836
Birth 1803-12-12
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