John Dayton

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Person Record Title
John Dayton
Identifier
NJS-PER-00253
Given Name
John
Family Name
Dayton
Sex
Male
Occupation
Government
Biographical Description
John Dayton was a resident of Middlesex County, New Jersey. He served as the Overseer of the Poor of Piscataway in the early 19th century. In this official capacity, he issued manumission certificates for residents of Piscataway whose enslavers agreed to set them free.
Place of Significance
Piscataway
Record Contributor
Isaac Guzmán
Jesse Bayker

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