Downing, George T. (George Thomas), 1819-1903

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Dates:
Birth 1819
Death 1903

Biographical notes:

Businessman and abolitionist active in Newport, R.I., New York, N.Y., and Washington, D.C.

From the description of Papers, ca. 1840-ca. 1930; (bulk ca. 1860-ca. 1890). (Moorland-Spingarn Resource Center). WorldCat record id: 70941108

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Subjects:

  • Abolitionists
  • African American business enterprises
  • African American businesspeople
  • African Americans
  • Antislavery movements

Occupations:

  • Afro

Places:

  • Rhode Island--New Port (as recorded)
  • Rhode Island--Newport (as recorded)

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