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John R. Anderson
1818–1863
United States
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John R. Anderson, also known as J. Richard Anderson (1818–May 20, 1863), was an American minister from St. Louis, Missouri, who advocated against slavery and for education for African Americans. As a boy, he was an indentured servant, who attained his freedom at the age of 12.
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