Did Jonathan Dayton own any slaves?

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2026-08-02 19:30

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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.

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