Amos Fortune (c. 1710-1801) was a slave brought to colonial America from Africa. At age 60, he was able to purchase his freedom and that of his wife, and set up a tannery in Jaffrey, New Hampshire. He was the subject of an award-winning biographical novel written by Elizabeth Yates in 1950.
Tori Amos was born Myra Ellen Amos. She later changed her first name officially to Tori. Tori Amos' original name was Myra Ellen Amos which she released her first single under in 1980 at the age of 17. The single was under the label MEA titled after her own name since she was still performing at bar circuits at this stage and the many demo tapes she recorded still went unnoticed. Ironically, now in the 90s, what brought her to change her name was a comment by a friend's boyfriend that she didnt look a Ellen but more like a "Tori" and it just stuck
Her Name Was Carmela.
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Amos Sawyer was born in 1945.
Violet's daughter in "Amos Fortune, Free Man" is named Celyndia.
Amos Fortunes friends used to call him Mr. Fortunatus because he had had a good fortune in being well treated. In time the name was formalized to Fortune. He knew that when Mr. Copeland (hus very first master) no onger was his master and Amos was free, that he would stand before the world as Amos Fortune, Free Man
Amos Fortune - comics - was created in 1961.
Amos Fortune - citizen of Jaffrey - was born in 1710.
Amos Fortune - citizen of Jaffrey - died in 1801.
Amos Fortune died November 17, 1801
Elizabeth Yates wrote the book "Amos Fortune, Free Man". It is a fictionalized biography based on the life of Amos Fortune, a freed slave who became a successful businessman and landowner in colonial America.
Yes, "Amos Fortune, Free Man" is a novel written by Elizabeth Yates. It tells the story of Amos Fortune, an African prince who is captured and enslaved, but eventually gains his freedom and becomes a respected member of his community in colonial America.
Ah, the book "Amos Fortune, Free Man" is a beautiful story that has 19 chapters in total. Each chapter is like a brushstroke in a painting, adding depth and richness to the tale of Amos Fortune's remarkable life. Just like in art, each chapter brings us closer to understanding and appreciating the full picture of his journey to freedom.
In the book Amos Fortune, free man, Amos was encouraged by some Bible verses. On page 41, it says: "Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood, and hath made us Kings and priests unto God..." There are more, but that was an important one to Amos.
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