George Washington Dennis
George Washington Dennis | |
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| Born | c. 1825 Mobile County, Alabama, United States |
| Died | September 16, 1916 (aged 90–91) San Francisco, California, United States |
| Resting place | Cypress Lawn Memorial Park, Colma, California, United States |
| Other names | Geo. W. Dennis |
| Occupation(s) | Businessperson, entrepreneur, real estate investor, gambler, advocate for black rights, convention person |
| Known for | One of San Francisco, California's wealthiest Black men in the 19th century |
| Spouse | Margaret Ann Brown (m. 1855–1909; her death) |
| Children | 11 |
George Washington Dennis (c. 1825 – September 16, 1916), was an American entrepreneur, real estate developer, advocate for Black rights, and gambler. He was African American, and born enslaved in Alabama; he came to California as chattel during the California gold rush. Dennis became one of San Francisco's wealthiest Black men in the late 19th-century and early-20th century, and fought against racial discrimination.