Did all the freed slaves leave the people who had owned them?

No, not all freed slaves left the people who had owned them. Many freed individuals chose to remain with their former owners due to a variety of reasons, including established relationships, economic dependence, or lack of resources to start anew. Some former enslaved people worked for their former owners as paid laborers, while others sought opportunities elsewhere. The decision to stay or leave varied greatly based on individual circumstances and local conditions.