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Thomas Mundy Peterson
Birth: Oct. 6, 1824
Death: Feb. 4, 1904

Social Reformer. He was the first black to cast a vote in the United States. This occurred at an election held in Perth Amboy, New Jersey on March 31, 1870. Peterson was a devoted Churchman and good citizen, a member of a committee to revise the city charter and a recipient of the Abraham Lincoln Gold Medal. (bio by: Richard H.) 

 
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Burial:
Saint Peters Churchyard
Perth Amboy
Middlesex County
New Jersey, USA
 
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Record added: Nov 17, 2002
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Thomas Mundy Peterson
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Thomas Mundy Peterson
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Thomas Mundy Peterson
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- Happy Heavenly Birthday Dearest Angel~Rhonda Sue
 Added: Oct. 6, 2009

- Sal Mineo Fan
 Added: Oct. 6, 2009
Mr. Peterson. I admire your courage and appreciate your contribution to the progress of our country, you will be remembered as the first African American to cast a vote in the United States! remembering you today,happy 185th birthday!
- MFPS
 Added: Oct. 6, 2009
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