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Did George Washington own slaves

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Yes.

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George Washington first became a slave owner at the early age of eleven. When Washington’s father Augustine died in 1743, George Washington became a slave owner at the early age of eleven. In his will, Augustine left his son the 280 acre family farm near Fredericksburg, Virginia. In addition, Washington was willed ten slaves.

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