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Henry Highland Garnet

Henry Highland Garnet

American minister and educator
Henry Highland Garnet was an American abolitionist, minister, educator, orator, and diplomat. Having escaped as a child from slavery in Maryland with his family, he grew up in New York City. He was educated at the African Free School and other... Wikipedia
Born: December 23, 1815, Kent County, MD
Died: February 13, 1882 (age 66 years), Monrovia, Liberia
Spouse: Julia Williams (m. 1841–1870)
Partner: Sarah J. Garnet (1879–)