John T. Hilton, Date of Birth, Date of Death

John T. Hilton

African American abolitionist and businessman

Date of Birth: 01-Jan-0001

Date of Death: 05-Mar-1864

Profession: businessperson, abolitionist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

John Telemachus Hilton (April 1801 – March 5, 1864) was an African-American abolitionist who established barber, furniture dealer and employment agency businesses.
He was a Prince Hall Mason and established the Prince Hall National Grand Lodge of North America and served as its first National Grand Master for ten years.
He also was a founding member of the Massachusetts General Colored Association, and active member and author in the Anti-Slavery movement. Both John T.
Hilton and his wife, Lavinia (Ames) Hilton, were active in the Anti-Slavery and Temperance Societies.