John C. Bowers

John C. Bowers
Born(1811-02-09)February 9, 1811
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
DiedOctober 5, 1873(1873-10-05) (aged 62)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Resting placeEden Cemetery, Collingdale, Pennsylvania
Occupation(s)Entrepreneur, organist, vestryman
OrganizationSt. Thomas African Episcopal Church,
MovementColored Conventions Movement
SpouseMary C. Collins
RelativesThomas Bowers (brother)
Henrietta Duterte (sister)

John C. Bowers, Jr. (February 9, 1811 – October 5, 1873) was an African American entrepreneur, organist and vestryman at St. Thomas African Episcopal Church, and a founding member of the first Grand United Order of Odd Fellows for African Americans in Pennsylvania.[1][2] He was active in the anti-slavery movement in Philadelphia, and involved in the founding of several organizations including the Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society.[3]: 154  "A fervent abolitionist and outspoken opponent of colonization, [he] was much in demand as a public speaker."[3]: 153–154 

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  2. ^ "Obituary". Philadelphia Inquirer. 1873-10-08.
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