Sarah Allen (missionary)

Sarah Allen
Sarah Bass Allen
Born1764
DiedJuly 16, 1849(1849-07-16) (aged 84–85)
NationalityAmerican
Other namesSara Allen and Mother Allen
OccupationAbolitionist

Sarah Allen (also known as Sara Allen[1] and Mother Allen;[2] née Bass; 1764 – July 16, 1849) was an American abolitionist and missionary for the African Methodist Episcopal Church. She is known within the AME Church as The Founding Mother.[2]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference PBS was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ a b Nancy I. Sanders (January 1, 2010). America's Black Founders: Revolutionary Heroes and Early Leaders with 21 Activities. Chicago Review Press. p. 120. ISBN 978-1-61374-121-4. Retrieved June 3, 2013.