Biddy Mason

Biddy Mason (August 15, 1818 – January 15, 1891) was an African-American nurse and a Californian real estate entrepreneur and philanthropist. She was one of the founders of the First African Methodist Episcopal Church in Los Angeles, California. Enslaved upon birth, she developed a variety of skills and developed knowledge of medicine, child care, and livestock care. A California court granted freedom to her and her three daughters in 1856.

For the British historian and ex-wife of Stephen Finney Mason, see Bridget Hill (historian).

Biddy Mason
Born(1818-08-15)August 15, 1818
Hancock County, Georgia, US
DiedJanuary 15, 1891(1891-01-15) (aged 72)
Los Angeles, California, US
Occupation(s)Midwife, California real estate entrepreneur, nurse, philanthropist
Known forPhilanthropy, Helping found the Los Angeles First A.M.E. Church in Los Angeles, California real-estate entrepreneur
Biddy Mason Park
Location333 Spring Street
Los Angeles, California
Coordinates34°3′0″N 118°14′53″W
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