Title:
James Forten (1766 – 1842)

Note:
He was "wealthy businessman in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Born free in the city, he became a sail-maker after the American Revolutionary War. Following an apprenticeship, he became the foreman and bought the sail loft when his boss retired." Read More

Image Source:
Revolutionary War

Subject:
War - Revolutionary War - American Revolution- Sailor - Naval

Rights:
Public Domain

Image:
SA-MILAR-19

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