Benjamin Franklin Roberts (1815 – 1881)Abolitionist, Civil Rights Activist, an 1850’s Somerville Resident
The family of Benjamin Franklin Roberts—an abolitionist printer and the first African American to edit, publish, and produce a newspaper (The “Anti-Slavery Herald”) in the United States—lived in Somerville at 14 Alston Street. But while still in Boston, he was also known for the important anti-segregation case he brought against Boston schools on behalf of his young daughter.
“On the Trail of Henry Knox” by Jennifer Dorsen (3 of 5)
in which I Visit Fort Ticonderoga and Dr. Matt, Meet a Pair of Oxen, and Search for Potential Hidden Clues.
“On the Trail of Henry Knox” by Jennifer Dorsen (2 of 5)
2. In which I get to Know Henry Knox and his Family in Maine. (Part 2 of 5)
“On the Trail of Henry Knox” by Jennifer Dorsen (1 of 5)
In which My Interest in Cannons is Piqued and Somerville Pride Bruised. (Part 1 of 5)
