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1664 English Settle
In 1664 English settlers establish New Jersey colony and arrived with their slaves -
1704 Slave Code
Slave code was established because of increased fears of revolt and created more penalties for blacks like, burning, 40 lashes, and even death depending on the crime -
1750 Question Slavery
In 1750 Quakers led by John Woolman began to question slavery and advocate abolition. Urged a boycott of dyed clothing, sugar and other products of slave labor -
1798 Slaves Owning Poperty
In 1798 there were measures passed that allowed slaves to own property. This gave free blacks permission to live anywhere and increased penalties for abusing slaves -
1799 New York Infuence
In 1799 New York abolished slavery and this then encouraged New Jersey abolitionist to push for it more. -
1804 Gradual Abolition
In 1804, New Jersey passed An Act for the Gradual Abolition of Slavery. This provided females born after July 4, 1804 to be freed upon reaching 21. For men it was 25. -
1825 Emancipate Slaves?
In 1825 there was an increase of the state's free black population which sparked a renewed interest in colonization. The New Jersey legislature endorsed a colonization resolution to achieve the emancipation of slaves in America. -
1846 Abolishment
In 1846, slavery was permanently abolished
