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Chyna Penas

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james forten

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    "James Forten"
Chyna Penas

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James Forten, who was born to free black parents,Thomas and Sarah Forten on September 2, 1766, became one of America's great civil rights* leaders. His great-grandfather had been brought to Americ...

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alize mcghee

James Forten - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - 1 views

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      alize mcghee on 25 Apr 10
       
      was one of the patriots of the militia 
  • Forten was born free in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he also attended the African School, run by abolitionist Anthony Benezet, which was established by Quakers for free black children.
  • is first wife, Martha "Patty" Beatty died after only a few months of marriage,
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    • alize mcghee
      alize mcghee on 25 Apr 10
       
      ould not write  & could read very lilttle 
  • Chyna Penas on 24 Apr 10
     
    He was transferred to a British prison ship called the Jersey where thousands of prisoners died in an epidemic. On the ship he befriended a white boy, Daniel Brewton. Once when Forten had a chance to escape he urged the man to take his friend Daniel, who was very ill. After seven months he was able to return to his home. He and Brewton remained lifelong friends.
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