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July 15, 1746

Rembrandt Peale Paints Absalom Jones

Absalom Jones, the first African American to be ordained as an Episcopal priest, was born into slavery in Sussex, Delaware.

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November 6, 1746

Absalom Jones Born

Absalom Jones, the first African American ordained as a priest in the Episcopal Church, was born into slavery in Delaware.

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