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Zilpa Elaw (ca. 1790-1873)

Born in Pennsylvania to free parents, who raised her in the Christian faith, she was sent around the age of twelve, after her mother died, to live with a Quaker couple. At the age of fourteen, she began attending Methodist meetings, where she was converted. … Read MoreZilpa Elaw (ca. 1790-1873)

Amanda Berry Smith (1837-1915)

Amanda Berry Smith was a Methodist holiness evangelist, missionary to Africa and founder of an orphanage for African American children. Amanda was born into slavery on January 23, 1837 in Long Green, Maryland to parents Samuel Berry and Miriam Matthews Berry, while they were held … Read MoreAmanda Berry Smith (1837-1915)

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Zilpa Elaw (ca. 1790-1873)

Amanda Berry Smith (1837-1915)