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Traverse Benjamin Pinn Sr.
1840–1888
United States
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Biography
Traverse Benjamin Pinn Sr. (November 6, 1840 - March 26, 1888) was an African American politician, civic leader, and entrepreneur. He served as a farmer, teamster, baseball player, barber, politician, storekeeper, clerk, messenger, businessman, journalist, inventor, and watchman.
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