1763-1846

Abigail is James' sister. She was born a freeperson in 1763. After her father died, she helped her mom and worked as a domestic servant cleaning and washing homes to help make money for the family. She Married William Dunbar on April 10, 1784 and they had four children: Margaret, Nicholas, William Jr. and James Forten Dunbar.

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