Samuel Harrison (minister)

Samuel Harrison
Born1818 (1818)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
DiedAugust 11, 1900(1900-08-11) (aged 82)
Occupations
  • abolitionist
  • preacher
  • Army chaplain

Samuel Harrison (April 15, 1818 – August 11, 1900) was a black American abolitionist, former slave, preacher, and Army chaplain who operated largely in and around New England. He was a staunch writer and orator against slavery and racism, eventually convincing President Abraham Lincoln to enact equal pay for black chaplains.

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