Anthony Armstrong (abt. 1813 - 1890)

Born about 1813 in Virginia, United States

Died 13 Nov 1890 at about age 77 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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Biography

Anthony Armstrong is Notable.

Anthony Armstrong served in the United States Civil War.
Side: USA
Regiment(s): Frigate Cumberland (US Navy)

Anthony was laid to rest in Laurel Cemetery, Baltimore, Maryland.

Anthony Armstrong was one of the foremost organizers of colored societies in the United States. ^[1]

Anthony was born about 1813 in Virginia.

Anthony served with the Union Navy during the Civil War, as was on the US frigate Cumberland when it was sunk in Hampton Roads, Virginia.^[1]

Anthony was a prominent and wealthy citizen of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was active in many African-American fraternal and social societies. In addition to being the National Grand Deputy Ruler of the Order of Galileans, he was a member of Ivanhoe Commandery, Knights Templar, Order of Good Samaritans, Grand United Order of Odd-Fellows, American Protestant Alliance, and the Ancient and United Order of the Brothers and Sisters and Sons and Daughters of Moses. The Order of Galileans was "very popular with the colored population of the United States" per an 1896 guide to Associations. ^[2]

Anthony was married to Rachel, and had at least one daughter and stepson. In 1880 Anthony and Rachel and the children were living in Philadelphia.^[3]

He passed away in 1890 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.^[4][5] His body was returned to Baltimore where his body lay in state in the Galilean Temple, which was "thronged all day with colored men, women and children, who had called to take a last look at his face and to attend his funeral".^[1] He was buried in Laurel Cemetery, in a lot reserved for members of the Galilean Temple.^[1][6]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3} Obituary, The Baltimore Sun, 19 Nov 1890, Wed. p.6, transcription on FindAGrave profile
2. ↑ http://iapsop.com/ssoc/1896__gould___resume_of_arcane_associations.pdf
3. ↑ 1880 Census: "1880 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1880; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1170; Page: 108D; Enumeration District: 122
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6742 #322174 (accessed 21 March 2023)
   Anthony Armstrong (60), married, Furniture Cars, head of household in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Born in Virginia.
4. ↑ Death: "Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates Index, 1803-1915"
   FHL Film Number: 1887760
   Ancestry Record 2535 #1443422 (accessed 21 March 2023)
   Anthony Armstrong death 13 Nov 1890 (age 77) in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
5. ↑ Death: "Pennsylvania, Philadelphia City Death Certificates, 1803-1915"
   citing cn 8821, Philadelphia City Archives and Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia; FHL microfilm 1,887,760.
   FamilySearch Record: JKQX-YYN (accessed 14 May 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6GY8-DVN
   Anthony Armstrong death 13 Nov 1890 (age 77) in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
6. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (no image)
   Find A Grave: Memorial #212861358 (accessed 21 March 2023)
   Memorial page for Anthony Armstrong (unknown-13 Nov 1890), citing Laurel Hill Cemetery (Defunct), Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA; Maintained by Jill Epstein (contributor 49368767).