Samuel Bacon
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Samuel Bacon (July 22, 1781 – May 2, 1820) was an American lawyer, journalist, Marine Corps officer and religious minister. He served as US government agent for the first American Colonization Society expedition to Africa. The expedition was struck down by African fever and Bacon sought help from a nearby British settlement. He died from exhaustion and placed the expedition's supplies into the charge of Daniel Coker.
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Samuel Bacon | |
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Born | (1781-07-22)July 22, 1781 |
Died | May 2, 1820(1820-05-02) (aged 38) Cape Shilling, Sierra Leone Colony |
Nationality | American |
Occupation(s) | Lawyer, US Marine Corps officer, District Attorney and religious minister |
Known for | Participation in the first American Colonization Society expedition |
Political party | Democrat |
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