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Why did George Washington set his slaves free apon his wifes death?
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∙ 12y ago
Martha Washington out lived George by several years. He died in 1799 and she refused to attend his funeral. Instead she watched from an upstairs bedroom at Mt. Vernon. He was buried in a Masonic ritual ( he was past Master of his lodge and past Worthy Grand Master). So, to answer your question no he did not set his slaves free when his wife died since he was all ready dead.
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