Lewis Tappan

1788–1873 (age 85)

Merchant/Abolitionist

Photograph of Lewis Tappan

About Lewis Tappan

Lewis Tappan (1788–1873) lived to age 85. They were a merchant/abolitionist. Born in Northampton, they died in Brooklyn Heights. They are buried at Green-Wood Cemetery in New York.

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