Slavery was abolished in New York in 1827. Prior to that, the Dyckmans, Nagles, and other Uptown families, made use of enslaved labor.
Slavery was abolished in New York in 1827. Prior to that, the Dyckmans, Nagles, and other Uptown families, made use of enslaved labor.
I wonder why my teachers at PS 98– 1940-1946; never mentioned this. My apartment house was on 211th.. i My family lived there until the 70s.