The Judahs were another African American Immigrant family to make their mark on Toronto life. Adolphus married Ellen Toyer Abbott's sister Jane (making him Wilson Abbott's brother in law) and rapidly rose to prominence through his dedication to the cause of education and self-sufficient for the African-Canadian community. He vigorously encourages Black Torontonians to participate in the political life of the city. Judah was a staunch supporter of anti-slavery activities in Toronto and was central to establishment of the Coloured Regular Baptist congregation on Teraulay Street. He was a founder of the Provinvial Union Association, the Organizational arm of the Provincial Freeman Newspaper and the Association for the Education and Elevation of Coloured People.
Adolphus H. Judah later moved to Chatham, Canada West, where he supported the Elgin Association and the fugitive slave colony founded by Reverend William King at Buxton. Hus son, Phillip, continued to play an important role in Black Toronto's political and community life. He operated a fancy grocery store at the northwest corner of Queen Street at Beverley.
Adolphus H. Judah later moved to Chatham, Canada West, where he supported the Elgin Association and the fugitive slave colony founded by Reverend William King at Buxton. Hus son, Phillip, continued to play an important role in Black Toronto's political and community life. He operated a fancy grocery store at the northwest corner of Queen Street at Beverley.
The Judahs were another African American Immigrant family to make their mark on Toronto life. Adolphus married Ellen Toyer Abbott's sister Jane (making him Wilson Abbott's brother in law) and rapidly rose to prominence through his dedication to the cause of education and self-sufficient for the African-Canadian community. He vigorously encourages Black Torontonians to participate in the political life of the city. Judah was a staunch supporter of anti-slavery activities in Toronto and was central to establishment of the Coloured Regular Baptist congregation on Teraulay Street. He was a founder of the Provinvial Union Association, the Organizational arm of the Provincial Freeman Newspaper and the Association for the Education and Elevation of Coloured People.
Adolphus H. Judah later moved to Chatham, Canada West, where he supported the Elgin Association and the fugitive slave colony founded by Reverend William King at Buxton. Hus son, Phillip, continued to play an important role in Black Toronto's political and community life. He operated a fancy grocery store at the northwest corner of Queen Street at Beverley.
Adolphus H. Judah later moved to Chatham, Canada West, where he supported the Elgin Association and the fugitive slave colony founded by Reverend William King at Buxton. Hus son, Phillip, continued to play an important role in Black Toronto's political and community life. He operated a fancy grocery store at the northwest corner of Queen Street at Beverley.
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