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Marriage and family. James Forten married twice: his first wife, Martha Beatte (or Beatty) of Darby Township, Delaware County, died after only a few months of marriage (1804). In 1806, he married Charlotte Vandine (1785-1884).
26 de nov. de 2023 · A Black Founders-themed neighborhood walking tour introduced visitors to sites of the city's Black history in the Revolutionary era, including the site of James Forten's family home near Fourth and Lombard Streets and Mother Bethel AME Church.
17 de ene. de 2007 · James Forten was born free on September 2, 1766 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His parents were Thomas and Sarah Forten. He was also the grandson of slaves. His formative years were spent in Philadelphia, and he attended Anthony Benezet’s Quaker school for African American children.
13 de nov. de 2022 · PHILADELPHIA — When Kip Jacobs, 63, was growing up in West Philly, his great-grandmother was the only family member who talked much about their ancestor James Forten, a free Black man who...
The Forten family were among the elite when it came to black families in the mid-1800s. This family consisted of war veterans, abolitionists, businessmen, and former slaves. The Fortens had their house act as a safe haven for runaway slaves.
23 de ago. de 2023 · Black Founders: The Forten Family of Philadelphia explored the story of James Forten and his descendants as they navigated the American Revolution and cross-racial relationships in Philadelphia to later become leaders in the abolition movement in the lead-up to the Civil War.
21 de jun. de 2023 · Learn about the many roles the family played during the Revolutionary War and in the fight to end slavery. Meet Forten descendants and discover rare historical documents and items on display for the very first time.
