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Irish immigrants in the United States did not typically own slaves themselves, as they tended to be among the poorer classes. However, some Irish immigrants may have worked in industries or situations where slave labor was present.
Yes, Richard Bassett did own slaves. He was a prominent Delaware politician and judge who owned slaves on his estate.
The term that refers to slaves that do not have the right to own property is chattel slavery. Chattel slaves are considered property themselves and have no legal rights to own assets or possessions.
Yes, William Few did own slaves. He was a plantation owner in Georgia and was a slaveholder during his lifetime.
Yes, Jonathan Dayton, a delegate to the U.S. Constitutional Convention and later a U.S. Senator, did own slaves. He inherited slaves from his father and also purchased slaves to work on his New Jersey estate.
Yes, Robert Livingston did own slaves. He was a prominent figure in American history who came from a wealthy family with ties to slavery.