Joseph and Amy Cassey (1789-1848)/(1809-56)
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Don.Morfe
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This prominent, wealthy African American abolitionist couple founded intellectual and benevolent societies for blacks.
Waymark Code: WM12CQN
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 04/29/2020
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Joseph and Amy Cassey (1789-1848)/(1809-56)-This prominent, wealthy African American abolitionist couple founded intellectual and benevolent societies for blacks. Dealing in real estate, Joseph provided rentals and loans to both blacks and whites at his barbershop here. Amy was active in the Female Anti-Slavery Soc.
Marker Name: Joseph and Amy Cassey (1789-1848)/(1809-56)
County: Philadelphia
Date Dedicated: 03/13/2009
Marker Type: City
Location: S 4th St. between Chestnut and Market, Philadelphia.
Category: African American, Professions & Vocations
Website: [Web Link]
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