Joseph and Amy Cassey (1789-1848)/(1809-56)

Philadelphia County · dedicated 2009 · S 4th St. between Chestnut and Market, Philadelphia.

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.

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Marker data: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission via data.pa.gov

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