Wheeling's Constitutional Convention adopted Willey Amendment

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Wheeling's Constitutional Convention adopted Willey Amendment

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February 17, 1863:

Constitutional Convention in Wheeling adopted the Willey Amendment, providing for gradual emancipation of slavery.

Location: Wheeling, W.Va.
County: Ohio County



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