Primus Hall, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Primus Hall

African American Revolutionary War soldier and abolitionist

Date of Birth: 29-Feb-1756

Date of Death: 07-Dec-1807

Profession: soldier, abolitionist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Primus Hall (February 29, 1756 – March 22, 1842) was born a slave.
He was the son of Prince Hall, an abolitionist, Revolutionary War soldier and founder of the Prince Hall Freemasonry. In 1798 he established a school for African American children in his home and after the school was moved to the African Meeting House, he raised funds until 1835 for the school.
Like his father, he was a recognized leader in the African American community.Having been given to Ezra Trask as a baby, he was also known as Primus Trask, but within the Boston community known to be the son of Prince Hall.