Toussaint, Pierre, 1766-1853?
Variant namesPierre Toussaint (1766-1853?) was born a slave in Haiti (then Saint Domingue) and came to New York City in 1787 with the family of Pierre Berard. After becoming a successful hairdresser, Toussaint supported the Berard family and bought the freedom of many slaves. A devout Roman Catholic, Toussaint contributed to Catholic schools and orphanages, was a founding member of the first French Catholic Church in New York City, and helped poor black youths and the victims of yellow fever. In 1951 a petition was begun for his canonization.
From the guide to the Pierre Toussaint papers, 1793-1853, 1822-1853, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)
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referencedIn | Tarry, Ellen, 1906-2008. Ellen Tarry papers, 1937-1999 (bulk 1970-1980) | New York Public Library System, NYPL | |
referencedIn | The records of the Catholic Interracial Council of New York. | Catholic University of America | |
referencedIn | Harris, M. A., 1908-. Middleton "Spike" Harris papers, 1929-1977. | Campbell University, Wiggins Memorial Library | |
creatorOf | Pierre Toussaint papers, 1793-1853, 1822-1853 | New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division |
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associatedWith | Catholic Church | corporateBody |
associatedWith | Harris, M. A., 1908- | person |
associatedWith | Tarry, Ellen, 1906-2008. | person |
associatedWith | Toussaint, Euphemie, 1815-1829 | person |
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Haiti | |||
New York (N.Y.) |
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Slavery |
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Birth 1766
Death 1853-06-30