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The Barney Ford story: How a former slave became one of Colorado ... - KUNC
Alana Schreiber: Throughout his life, Barney Ford was a barber, restaurateur, hotel manager, civil rights pioneer, and all-around entrepreneur. In the 1870s, he was known as “the Black Baron of Colorado,” being the 14th wealthiest man in the territory. But, back in 1822, he was born into slavery in Stafford, Virginia.
Barney Lancelot Ford (1822-1902) Pioneer. Activist. Agent of Change.
Activist. Agent of Change. by Annie Nelson on March 13, 2015. Barney Lancelot Ford left his mark on Colorado. He was a prominent businessman and African American civil rights pioneer in Colorado. He was born on January 22, 1822 in Virginia. He grew up a slave.
Myth-busting: The True Story of Barney Ford - Breckenridge History
By October 1850, Barney Ford was no longer a fugitive, but a free man. Ford’s 20th century biographers did not have the Quincy letter. Instead, they made up stories of Ford’s escape, based on the historic record and how other enslaved people found their freedom in Quincy, Illinois.
Meet The Man Who Escaped Slavery And Made A Fortune In The Old ... - Forbes
May 8, 2021,06:00am EDT. After claiming his freedom, Barney Ford made and lost millions, and was a tireless champion for abolition and civil rights. O.
Barney Ford | Colorado Encyclopedia
Born into slavery in 1822, Barney Ford escaped to freedom and moved to Colorado in 1860. He soon became a successful businessman and an influential civic leader who pushed for Colorado statehood with suffrage for all. Ford died in Denver in 1902 and has been recognized for his contributions to the state with a stained-glass window in the State ...
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