Forten, James, 1766-1842
Entity Type:
Individual
Identifier:
ENT.000003033
Date Range:
1766 - 1842
Biography:
James Forten was a wealthy African American sail maker who employed craftsmen of all races. A contemporary of Absalom Jones, Robert Purvis and Richard Allen, Forten was a leader of the African American community in Philadelphia and a champion of reform causes.