Eliza Bryant

Eliza Bryant

Eliza Simmons Bryant (1827 – May 13, 1907) was an American humanitarian. She was the daughter of a freed slave and helped former slaves as a benefactor after the American Civil War.

Read more about Eliza Bryant:  Early Days, Humanitarian Work

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