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Yes, William Few did own slaves. He was a plantation owner in Georgia and was a slaveholder during his lifetime.
Yes, William Livingston did own slaves. While he was known for his anti-slavery beliefs and advocacy in public life, he maintained slaves on his property in New Jersey as part of the prevailing society norms at the time.
Yes, William Paterson owned slaves. He was a signer of the U.S. Constitution and an influential figure in early American politics, but he did have slaves at his estate in New Jersey.
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, 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.