James Forten
American abolitionist and businessman
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James Forten was an American abolitionist and businessman in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A free-born African American, he became a sailmaker after the American Revolutionary War. Following an apprenticeship, he became the foreman and bought the... Wikipedia
Born: September 2, 1766, Philadelphia, PA
Died: March 4, 1842 (age 75 years), Philadelphia, PA
Children: Sarah Louisa Forten Purvis, Harriet Forten Purvis, Margaretta Forten, and more
Parents: Thomas Forten and Margaret Forten
Spouse: Charlotte Vandine Forten (m. 1806–1842) and Martha Beatty (m. 1803–1804)
Education: Benezet's School
Grandchildren: Charles Burleigh Purvis, William B. Purvis, and Harriet Purvis Jr.
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