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jan 1, 1799 - NY abolishes slavery

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Sometime in 1799, New York passed a law that facilitated the gradual abolition of slavery. However, the last slaves in New York were not free until 1827. New York became the 7th free state, making 9 slave states.

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jan 1, 1799
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~ 227 years ago