3 Quotes & Sayings By Lewis Tappan

Lewis Tappan was a prominent abolitionist, merchant, doctor, lawyer, politician, and historian. He was the first doctor of his race to practice medicine in Ohio. He was also an active member of the Republican Party. His father was John Tappan, a wealthy New Englander who settled in New Jersey Read more

Lewis Tappan married Ann Alsop of Philadelphia on May 24, 1801. They had eleven children, seven daughters and four sons. The eldest son, Lewis Tappan Jr., also became a prominent abolitionist and served as U.S.

Representative from Delaware (1821-1823). Lewis Tappan Sr.'s son-in-law was Daniel Webster (Lewis Tappan Jr.'s brother-in-law), who said of the eminent physician: "He has always been thought to be not only a man of great learning but one whose mind is stored with philosophical notions."

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I am for the largest liberty for the poor man -- for the oppressed. Lewis Tappan
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We will persevere, come life or death. Lewis Tappan