William Deas Forten (abt. 1823 - 1909)

Born about 1823 in Pennsylvania, United States

Ancestors

Died 8 Mar 1909 at about age 86 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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Biography

William Forten is Notable.

William D. Forten was a leading member of the Equal Rights League in Philadelphia, and as such, was well-known in his community as an orator. In 1872 he was "on the ticket for Presidential elector"; he was one of the 29 electors to cast a vote for General Grant. ^[1]

1872. William D Forten, elector at large for the State of Pennsylvania, addresses the President of the United States :

"When Oppression frowns and with angry eyes glances at its suffering victims – when its iron grasp pinions the feeble and with despotic heel tramples down the poor – then it is, with pleading tongue and bleeding heart, their appeals are made for justice. It is thus we come, sir. At this day, before the nation's myriad eyes, we appeal to you, as the embodiment of national power, the representative of the people's will. We want justice..." ^[2]

• 1850 census, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ^[3]
• 1870 census, June, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ^[4]
• 1870 census, August, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ^[5]

• Death, 8 March 1909, Philadelphia Pennsylvania. ^[6]

Sources

1. ↑ Newspapers.com. The Harrisburg Telegraph, 12 Nov 1872, page 2. (https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87458585/william-d-forten-for-general-grant/: accessed 21 Oct 2021)
2. ↑ Newspapers.com. The Harrisburg Telegraph, 27 Nov 1872, page 2. Washington, Delegation of Colored Men. The Adoption of the Supplementary Civil Rights Bill Urged – Appeal to the President. (https://www.newspapers.com/clip/87459057/civil-rights-bill-wd-forten/: retrieved 23 Oct 2021)
3. ↑ "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M4C2-373 : 24 December 2020), William Forten, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; citing family , NARA microfilm publication (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
4. ↑ "United States Census, 1870", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZRW-QSP : 29 May 2021), William D Fortin, 1870.
5. ↑ "United States Census, 1870", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZPS-TBX : 29 May 2021), William D Forten in entry for Charlotte Forten, 1870.
6. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/207072123/william-deas-forten : accessed 21 October 2021), memorial page for William Deas Forten (1823–8 Mar 1909), Find a Grave Memorial ID 207072123, citing Saint James the Less Episcopal Churchyard, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA ; Maintained by Vanessa Wood (contributor 48269412)

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