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Bio

(1822-1871) Poet. James M. Whitfield lived in Buffalo, New York, and from 1849-1852 his anti-slavery poetry was published in Frederick Douglass’s newspaper, “The North Star.” The collection was published in 1853 as “America and Other Poems.”

Full Name

James Monroe Whitfield

Locations

Erie

Author's Timeline


1822

BIRTH

James Monroe Whitfield was born in Exeter, New Hampshire, on April 10 or 12, 1822.

1850

RESIDENCE

Mr. Whitfield lived in Buffalo, New York, and worked as a barber during the 1850s.

1853

LITWORK

America and Other Poems
Buffalo, New York: James S. Leavitt Company

Collection of poetry.

1871

DEATH

James M. Whitfield died in San Francisco, California, on April 23, 1871.

1871

INTERMENT

James M. Whitfield was interred in the Masonic Cemetery in San Francisco, California.

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