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List of last survivors of American slavery

List of last survivors of American slavery

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Slavery existed in the United States from its inception in 1776 to its complete abolition with the passage of the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution on December 5, 1865, under which it was abolished nationally. The last known survivors who were born into legalized slavery or enslaved prior to the passage of the amendment are listed below. The list also contains the last known survivors in various states which abolished legal slavery prior to 1865. Some birth dates are difficult to verify due to lack of birth documentation for most enslaved individuals.

List of last survivors of American slavery

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See also

  • List of slaves
  • Peter Fossett – American slave, minister, caterer, conductor on Underground Railroad, abolitionist, said to be the last survivor of enslavement by Thomas Jefferson[43]

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