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‘The Last Slave’ of Queens: Department of Records uncovers life of George Rex who froze to death in Brooklyn

NYC Department of Records researchers uncovered the story of George Rex, officially designated 'The Last Slave,' who froze to death in Brooklyn in 1885 at age 89.

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