New York African Society for Mutual Relief

The society was organized in New York City in 1808 for the purpose of providing support to ill or unemployed members and their widows and orphans. Its first president was William Hamilton, reputed to be the son of Alexander Hamilton, and its members were well-to-do black men involved in such professions as business, education, and religion. Some prominent members included Cato Alexander, businessman; Abraham R. Lawrence, president of the Harlem Railroad; and Philip A. Bell, editor and publisher of THE COLORED AMERICAN. The Society bought its first building at 42 Baxter Street in New York City in 1820. Later it owned buildings at 43 W. 66 Street and 27 Greenwich Avenue.

From the description of Records, 1867-1945. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155456745

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