Elizabeth Jennings Graham
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| Gender | Female |
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| Born | New York |
| United States | |
| Date of died | June 5,1901 |
| Died | Manhattan |
| New York | |
| United States | |
| Spouse(s) | Charles Graham (m. 1860-1867) |
| Known for | African-American civil rights |
| Parents | Thomas L. Jennings |
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| ID | 735606 |
Elizabeth Jennings Graham Life story
Elizabeth Jennings Graham was an African-American teacher and civil rights figure. In 1854, Graham insisted on her right to ride on an available New York City streetcar at a time when all such companies were private and most operated segregated cars.