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Lambert, William

Born
11/17/1817
Birthplace
Trenton, New Jersey
Education
Quaker Schoolmaster
Occupation
1838: Tailoring Shop on corner of Brush and Larned, later moved to 273 Jefferson (very successful)

Abolitionist - Organizer and Manager of Underground railroad in Detroit. Organized the Chatham Convention, and attended meeting of Frederick Douglass and John Brown at home of William Webb. Connections to Harper's Ferry Raid.

1843: Organized Michigan's First State Convention of Coored Citizens
1846: Founder of St. Mathew's Episcopal Church
Spouse
Julia
Children
Toussaint
Bell
Crummell
Harriet
Ella
Benjamin
Nationality
American

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