John Jasper

John Jasper
Born(1812-07-04)July 4, 1812
DiedMarch 30, 1901(1901-03-30) (aged 88)
OccupationBaptist minister
Spouses
  • Elvy Weaden
Candus Jordan
(m. 1844, divorced)
Mary Ann Cole
(m. 1863; died 1874)
Mary Cary
(m. 1892; died 1909)
Children9
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John Jasper (July 4, 1812 – March 30, 1901) was an ex-slave who became a Baptist minister and noted public speaker for Christianity after the American Civil War.[1]

  1. ^ John Jasper – Unmatched orator, 25 July 2013