In 1807 as Territorial Justice , he refused to allow the return of two slaves owned by a man in Windsor , Upper Canada ( present - day Ontario ) .
Woodward protected the free status of Michigan Territory in regard to slavery .
In 1807 as Territorial Justice , Woodward refused to allow the return of two slaves owned by a man in Windsor , Upper Canada ( present - day Ontario ) .
Woodward protected the free status of Michigan Territory in regard to slavery .