One noticeable slave was Richard Allen; born February 14th 1760. After buying his freedom Allen became a preach and founded the first African Methodist Church in Philadelphia. He died 1831.
he was a slave he just escaped
Benjamin Banneker
yes his father had a job as a slave before Benjamin Banneker mother bought his father
Benjamin "Pap" Singleton
There are conflicting reports as to Benjamin Banneker's background. What is known is that Benjamin Banneker's father was a freed slave from Guinea. His mother has been reported to be a free black. Other accounts imply that his mother was the product of a white indentured servant and an African slave.
Benjamin Chew Howard was born in 1791.
Benjamin Chew Tilghman died in 1901.
Benjamin Chew was born on November 19, 1722.
Benjamin Chew was born on November 19, 1722.
Benjamin Chew Howard died in 1872.
Benjamin Chew Tilghman was born in 1821.
Cliveden - Benjamin Chew House - was created in 1767.
Benjamin Chew died on January 20, 1810 at the age of 87.
Benjamin Banneker's mom was not a slave but his mom bought his dad as a slave then they got married and had Benjamin.
Benjamin Chew was born on November 19, 1722 and died on January 20, 1810. Benjamin Chew would have been 87 years old at the time of death or 292 years old today.
he was a slave he just escaped
Benjamin Rush: This is not true. Benjamin Rush was a staunch opponent of slavery and the slave trade.