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William B. Derrick
1843–1913
United States
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William B. Derrick (July 27, 1843 – April 15, 1913) was an African Methodist Episcopal (AME) bishop and missionary. He began his career as a seaman and later served in the Union Navy during the US Civil War. Following the war, he transitioned to the AME church, where he became actively engaged in church leadership and missionary work.
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