John Armfield
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John Armfield (1797–1871) was an American slave trader. He was the co-founder of Franklin & Armfield, "the largest slave trading firm" in the United States.[1] He was also the developer of Beersheba Springs, Tennessee, and a co-founder of Sewanee: The University of the South.
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John Armfield | |
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Born | 1797 North Carolina, U.S. |
Died | September 20, 1871(1871-09-20) (aged 73–74) |
Occupation | Slave trader |
Spouse |
Martha Franklin (m. 1831) |
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