Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave, Written by Himself

Who was rumored to be Douglass' father?

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Asked by cherryf on 29 May 04:53

Last updated by Jill W on 05 Apr 02:38

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Answered by Jill W on 05 Apr 02:38

Captain Anthony was rumored to be Frederick's father.

My father was a white man. He was admitted to be such by all I ever heard speak of my parentage. The opinion was also whispered that my master was my father; but of the correctness of this opinion, I know nothing; the means of knowing was withheld from me.

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Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave, Written by Himself