George Riley
Pioneer in the Oregon Territory and lauded abolitionist speaker
About George Riley
Lived 1833 – 1905 (aged 71–72). George Riley was an American.
George Putnam Riley (March 29, 1833 in Boston – October 1, 1905) was an African-American abolitionist in the United States. He was referred to as the "Fred Douglass of Oregon" by the Oregonian newspaper.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Riley?
Pioneer in the Oregon Territory and lauded abolitionist speaker
When was George Riley born?
George Riley was born in 1833 in Boston.
When did George Riley die?
George Riley died in 1905.
What nationality was George Riley?
George Riley was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Putnam Riley
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