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John G. Dabney (c. 1824 - June 7, 1900) was a renowned Richmond-based caterer through much of the 19th century. Dabney began acquiring his reputation while enslaved, even serving one of his famed mint juleps to the Prince of Wales, who was visiting the U.S. in 1860. He was in the process of purchasing his own freedom when the American Civil War ended slavery. Known for his integrity, he could secure credit from banks, which he and his wife used to purchase several properties and open a restaurant.

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  • John Dabney
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  • John G. Dabney (c. 1824 - June 7, 1900) was a renowned Richmond-based caterer through much of the 19th century. Dabney began acquiring his reputation while enslaved, even serving one of his famed mint juleps to the Prince of Wales, who was visiting the U.S. in 1860. He was in the process of purchasing his own freedom when the American Civil War ended slavery. Known for his integrity, he could secure credit from banks, which he and his wife used to purchase several properties and open a restaurant.
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  • Direct
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Spouse
  • Elizabeth Foster
Name
  • John Dabney
Children
  • Nine
Occupation
  • Slave, cook, bartender, restaurateur
Death
  • 1900(xsd:integer)
Parents
  • London and Elizabeth Dabney
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  • 1824(xsd:integer)
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  • John G. Dabney (c. 1824 - June 7, 1900) was a renowned Richmond-based caterer through much of the 19th century. Dabney began acquiring his reputation while enslaved, even serving one of his famed mint juleps to the Prince of Wales, who was visiting the U.S. in 1860. He was in the process of purchasing his own freedom when the American Civil War ended slavery. Known for his integrity, he could secure credit from banks, which he and his wife used to purchase several properties and open a restaurant.
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