Amanda Berry Smith
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A renowned evangelist and singer, born a slave in Maryland. Her father bought the family's freedom, and they moved to a farm near here. While still a child she was converted at this church. She committed her life to missionary work and traveled in the U.S. and to Britain, India, and Africa. Published a monthly paper, "The Helper.
" Founder and superintendent, Industrial Home for Colored Children in Illinois.
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