Charles Bennett Ray
Charles Bennett Ray | |
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| Born | December 25, 1807 |
| Died | August 15, 1886 (aged 78) New York City, US |
| Alma mater | Wesleyan University |
| Occupation(s) | Abolitionist, newspaper editor and owner |
| Spouses | |
| Children | 7, including Charlotte and Cordelia |
Charles Bennett Ray (December 25, 1807 – August 15, 1886) was a prominent African-American minister and abolitionist who owned and edited the weekly newspaper The Colored American. Born in Massachusetts, he spent most of his career and life in New York City.