John C. Bowers, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

John C. Bowers

American businessman

Date of Birth: 09-Feb-1811

Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Date of Death: 05-Oct-1873

Profession: businessperson, organist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

John C.
Bowers (February 9, 1811 – October 5, 1873) was an African American entrepreneur, organist and vestryman at St.
Thomas African Episcopal Church, and a founding member of the first Grand United Order of Odd Fellows for African Americans in Pennsylvania.
He was active in the anti-slavery movement in Philadelphia, and involved in the founding of several organizations including the Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society.
"A fervent abolitionist and outspoken opponent of colonization, [he] was much in demand as a public speaker."