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William Abraham Creditt

1864 – 1921

American minister, educator, school founder

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About William Abraham Creditt

Lived 1864 – 1921 (aged 56). William Abraham Creditt was an American founder.

Early life and education William Abraham Creditt was born July 14, 1864, in Baltimore. He was born to free Black parents, Mary (née Lindsey, or O'Neil) and Bushrod Creditt. His brother James O'Neil Creditt was a physician and co-founder of Provident Hospital, and his brother Daniel Creditt was a principal in Baltimore. He attended public school in Baltimore. Creditt founded the Colored Farmers' Alliance of Pennsylvania.

He died on June 28, 1921, in his home in Philadelphia.

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Important facts

Born
14 July 1864, Baltimore
Birth century
19th century
Died
28 June 1921
Occupation
Founder
Nationality
United States
Education
Lincoln University, Andover Newton Theological School, Curry College
Positions held
Minister
Employers
Downingtown Industrial and Agricultural School, First African Baptist Church
Also known as
William Abraham Credit, William A. Creditt, W.A. Creditt, Rev. Dr. William Abraham Creditt

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American minister, educator, school founder (1864–1921)

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William Abraham Creditt was born on 14 July 1864 in Baltimore.

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William Abraham Creditt died on 28 June 1921.

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William Abraham Creditt was a founder.

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Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Abraham Creditt

· Wikidata: Q123624935

· DBpedia: William A. Creditt

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