James Forten
(1766-1842)

African-American Businessman, Philanthropist, Abolitionist

birthdate: September 2
birthplace:
Philadelophia, Pennsylvania

LINKS FOR MORE INFORMATION

www.blackinventor.com/pages/jamesforten.html

www.galegroup.com/free_resources/bhm/bio/forten_j.htm

www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/USASforten.htm

http://gardenofpraise.com/ibdfort.htm

www.independenceparkinstitute.com/inp/forten/james.htm

 

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