Cypress Lawn Memorial Park, Colma, California, United States
Other names
Geo. W. Dennis
Occupation(s)
Businessperson, entrepreneur, real estate investor, gambler, advocate for black rights, convention person
Known for
One of San Francisco, California's wealthiest Black men in the 19th century
Spouse
Margaret Ann Brown (m. 1855–1909; her death)
Children
11
George Washington Dennis (c. 1825 – September 16, 1916), was an American entrepreneur, real estate developer, advocate for Black rights, and gambler.[1] He was African American, and born enslaved in Alabama; he came to California as chattel during the California gold rush. Dennis became one of San Francisco's wealthiest Black men in the late 19th-century and early-20th century, and fought against racial discrimination.[2][3][4]
^"Obituary for George Washington Dennis (Aged 91)". San Francisco Chronicle. 1916-09-18. p. 7. ISSN 1932-8672. Retrieved 2024-04-20 – via Newspapers.com.
^Owens, Kenneth N. (2002). Riches for All: The California Gold Rush and the World. University of Nebraska Press. p. 169. ISBN 978-0-8032-3570-0 – via Google Books.
^Chandler, Robert J. (January 29, 2014). San Francisco Lithographer: African American Artist Grafton Tyler Brown. University of Oklahoma Press. pp. 27–28. ISBN 978-0-8061-4525-9 – via Google Books.
^Johanesen, Harry (1968-07-26). "George Dennis -- won freedom, riches". The San Francisco Examiner. p. 14. ISSN 2574-593X. Retrieved 2024-04-20 – via Newspapers.com.
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