Anthony
Portugis
Alternate Last Name(s)
Portuguese
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1,660,236
Gender
Male
Ancestor Notes

One of the first slaves to arrive in Manhattan in 1626. 
One of eleven slaves who were emancipated on February 25, 1644. 

New York, New Amsterdam by Martine Gosselink

 

Anthony was eventually granted land in Manhattan.  See the Original Grants and Farms map to locate his parcel.