William Cooper Nell

1816–1874 (age 58)

Abolitionist

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About William Cooper Nell

William Cooper Nell (1816–1874) lived to age 58. They were an abolitionist. Born in Boston. They are buried at Forest Hills Cemetery in Massachusetts.

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William Heath
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Forest Hills Cemetery
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Austin Flint II
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Eben Dyer Jordan, Jr.
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1876–1970 (age 94)
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