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Benjamin M. McCoy

Birth
District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
Death
30 May 1884 (aged 73)
District of Columbia, USA
Burial
Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA Add to Map
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Benjamin M. McCoy was the son of a former slave, Hannah. He was born in Washington, D.C. as a Free Black Man. During his lifetime, he became a teacher, was a member of the delegation that met with President Lincoln in 1862, was elected to the D.C. City Council around 1871 during Reconstruction, and helped to found Asbury Methodist Church in Washington, D.C.
Benjamin M. McCoy was the son of a former slave, Hannah. He was born in Washington, D.C. as a Free Black Man. During his lifetime, he became a teacher, was a member of the delegation that met with President Lincoln in 1862, was elected to the D.C. City Council around 1871 during Reconstruction, and helped to found Asbury Methodist Church in Washington, D.C.

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  • Created by: Pat M.
  • Added: Aug 18, 2015
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/150914691/benjamin_m-mccoy: accessed ), memorial page for Benjamin M. McCoy (5 Dec 1810–30 May 1884), Find a Grave Memorial ID 150914691, citing Columbian Harmony Cemetery, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA; Maintained by Pat M. (contributor 46989501).