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Amanda Smith

African-American evangelist (1837-1915) · United States · On the map · Writers · Died at 78

Amanda Smith was an American Methodist preacher and former slave who funded the Amanda Smith Orphanage and Industrial Home for Abandoned and Destitute Colored Children in Harvey, Illinois.

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She was a leader in the Wesleyan-Holiness movement, preaching the doctrine of entire sanctification throughout Methodist camp meetings across the world.

Country
United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1837 to 1915 · aged 78