James Forten (September 2, 1766 – March 4, 1842) was an African-American abolitionist and wealthy businessman. He worked at many jobs, including dentist, carpenter, pastor and minuteman. James Forten was born in Philadelphia, spending almost all of his life in what would become the Society Hill village.
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