John Telemachus Hilton (April 1801 – March 5, 1864) was an African-American abolitionist who established barber, furniture dealer and employment agency businesses. He was a Prince Hall Mason and established the Prince Hall National Grand Lodge of North America and served as its first National Grand Master for ten years. He also was a founding member of the Massachusetts General Colored Association, and active member and author in the Anti-Slavery movement.
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1 April 1801 Wagontown, Pennsylvania
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Died |
5 March 1864 (aged 62)
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Zodiac | Aries |
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