About Mary Sampson Leary

Mary Sampson Patterson Leary Langston was an American abolitionist, the first African-American woman to attend Oberlin College, and wife of notable abolitionists Lewis Sheridan Leary and Charles Henry Langston. She was also the grandmother of Langston Hughes and raised him for part of his childhood, inspiring his future work.

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Occupation: abolitionist
Citizenship: United States
Born: 1835
Died: 1915

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Mary Sampson Leary

abolitionist and grandmother of Langston Hughes (est. 1837 - certain 8 Apr 1915)

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About Mary Sampson Leary

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Occupation: abolitionist
Citizenship: United States
Born: 1835
Died: 1915

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