Evidence of Slavery
Looking at census records taken of the house, there is evidence of slavery before the full abolition of slavery in New York in 1827 (see History of slavery in New York).
1800 U.S. Census - Southfield (p. 16)
Henry Barregor (Barger)
2 males under 10 1 female 10-16
2 males 10-16 1 female 26-45
1 male 26-45 1 person not taxed
3 slaves
1820 U.S. Census - Southfield (p. 102)
Daniel Lake
3 males under 10 3 females under 10
3 males 10-16 1 female 26-45 2 male 26-45 1 female slave 14-26
2 male slaves under 14
1830 U.S. Census - Southfield
1 male 10-15 1 female 10-15
2 males 15-20 1 female 15-20
1 male 30-40 1 female 20-30
1 male 40-50 1 female 40-50
1 male free colored person 36-55
1 female free colored person 36-55
1 female free colored person 55-100
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