James Newton Gloucester facts for kids
The Reverend James Newton Gloucester was an African-American clergyman and businessman who was a supporter of abolitionist John Brown. Gloucester lived at 265 Bridge Street, Brooklyn, New York.
Like his father, Gloucester was a Black Presbyterian pastor. In 1849 he founded Siloam Presbyterian Church. He and his church members were very active in the Underground Railroad.
Gloucester was also a friend and associate of John Brown. Two letters he wrote to Brown are still extant.
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