Amos Fortune was born in Africa in 1710. He was brought as a slave to the United States. When he was 60, he gained his freed, he started a tanning business in Jaffrey, New Hampshire. He died in 1801.
When researching what Amos 'n' Andy were famous for on the net there is information that states that Amos 'n' Andy were famous for the Amos 'n' Andy show from 1943 to 1955 and then became famous for the Amos 'n' Andy Music Hall from 1955 to 1960.
Amos was the father of Isaiah. Not to be confused with Amos the prophet, no relation.
The cab driver's name on 'Amos & Andy' (I'm presuming that is what you meant) was Amos. Andy was his lodge brother and friend, along with George 'Kingfish' Stevens.
No. But there are some Diggory's: Cedric, Amos and Amos's wife (her name is not known).
AMOS Rest - 2011 was released on: USA: 20 April 2011 (DVD premiere)
Elizabeth Yates wrote the book "Amos Fortune, Free Man". It is a fictionalized biography based on the life of Amos Fortune, a freed slave who became a successful businessman and landowner in colonial America.
Amos Fortune - comics - was created in 1961.
Amos Fortune - citizen of Jaffrey - was born in 1710.
Amos Fortune - citizen of Jaffrey - died in 1801.
Amos Fortune died November 17, 1801
He was born a king in Africa and was captured by white men, he became a slave at 15. he worked till he was 50, then he was freed. yay! then after he was free, he went and bought slaves so they could die free. he was a very devote Christian.
Violet's daughter in "Amos Fortune, Free Man" is named Celyndia.
Famous Amos was created in 1975.
Amos Fortunes friends used to call him Mr. Fortunatus because he had had a good fortune in being well treated. In time the name was formalized to Fortune. He knew that when Mr. Copeland (hus very first master) no onger was his master and Amos was free, that he would stand before the world as Amos Fortune, Free Man
Yes, "Amos Fortune, Free Man" is a novel written by Elizabeth Yates. It tells the story of Amos Fortune, an African prince who is captured and enslaved, but eventually gains his freedom and becomes a respected member of his community in colonial America.
In the book Amos Fortune, free man, Amos was encouraged by some Bible verses. On page 41, it says: "Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood, and hath made us Kings and priests unto God..." There are more, but that was an important one to Amos.
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