Image Title:
Bridget "Biddy" Mason (1818 - 1891)

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She ". . . was an African-American nurse and a Californian real estate entrepreneur and philanthropist. She is the founder of the First African Methodist Episcopal Church in Los Angeles, California. Born a slave, she developed a variety of skills and developed knowledge of medicine, child care, and livestock care. In California, she successfully petitioned a court for her freedom." Read More and for more click on a letter:  A  |  B

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Wikipedia

Subject:
Slavery - Historical Figures - History Maker - American - Los Angeles  - Pioneer - Landowner - Philanthropist

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N/A

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Public Domain

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SA-SLAVHF-6

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