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Sumner Alexander Furniss

1874–1953

United States

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Sumner Alexander Furniss (January 30, 1874 – January 18, 1953) was an American prominent Black physician, founding member and president of the Indianapolis Young Men's Colored Association, councilman, and freemason.

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