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Cyrus Bustill

1732–1806

United States

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Cyrus Bustill (February 2, 1732 – 1806) was an African American brewer and baker, abolitionist and community leader. A notable business owner in the African American community in Philadelphia, he also became a founding member of the Free African Society in the city.

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