Samuel Harrison (minister)
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| Born | 1818 |
| Died | August 11, 1900 (aged 81–82) |
| Nationality | Black American |
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Samuel Harrison (1818 – August 11, 1900) was a black American abolitionist, former slave, preacher, and Army chaplain who operated largely in and around New England. He was a staunch writer and orator against slavery and racism, eventually convincing President Abraham Lincoln to enact equal pay for black chaplains.