Barney .L. Ford

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Barney .L. Ford

• By Alyssa .R. M. Hall

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Introduction

• Barney .L. Ford was one of Colorados most
  amazing success stories.
• As an established member of Denvers community.
  
• Ford used his influence in Colorado's quest for
  statehood.

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Early Life

• He was a former slave from south Carolina who
  escape with the help of the Underground Railroad
  and headed west.

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Major Accomplishments

• After the 1860 his successful business career
  made him a model pioneer citizen, respected by
  his fellow Denverites.

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Other interesting information

• Barney Ford envisioned himself equal in every way
  to the white men of his time.

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Summary

• In 1860 Ford came to Colorado with plans to
  strike it rich in the gold mining buisness.
• Because he was African American.

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Bibliography

• http//www.coloradohistrey.org/kids/kidbios.htm