Lucy McWorter
IndiapioneerFemale9.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Lucy McWorter was the wife of Free Frank McWorter, and together they navigated the challenges of enslavement and the pursuit of freedom in early 19th century America. In 1817, with the help of her husband, she became one of the first people to gain her freedom in a time when such achievements were rare for African Americans. Lucy's emancipation set the stage for the couple's future endeavors, including the establishment of New Philadelphia, where they aimed to create a community that promoted equality and opportunity for all.
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Lucy McWorter was the wife of Free Frank McWorter, whom he bought freedom for in 1817.
In 1835, Free Frank McWorter, a formerly enslaved man, paid $100 for 80 Illinois acres; a year later he founded New Philadelphia, and 191 years later nearly 20 acres entered NPS ownershipThe Times of India·India· 2026-09-14
India· 2026-09-14
