I cannot verify the authenticity of these, but I do know that the Fulton Historical Society, in Oswego County, has what is reputed to be a
small neck iron, perhaps taken off someone who was fleeing from slavery. Found in the Pennellvile, N.Y., hotel (now demolished), which has
possible UGRR connections. Judy Wellman

Chester Historical Society wrote:

> Perhaps someone can help us or can direct us to someone who knows about these things.
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> We are trying to verify a recent donation. They are reputed to be ankle irons used on slaves in New York prior to 1828. Photo attached. .
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