African-American singer, music teacher, abolitionist. Known as the "Black Swan". Born a slave, she made her professional singing debut in Buffalo, New York, in 1851, shortly after the highly publicized Jenny Lind tour. She subsequently toured Great Britain and gave a command performance for Queen Victoria in 1854.
Originally buried on 3 April 1876 in Philadelphia's Olive Cemetery, now defunct.
"PASSING EVENTS.
"ELIZABETH TAYLOR GREENFIELD, sometimes known as the 'Black Swan,' died suddenly of paralysis at her home in Philadelphia a few days ago.
"Deceased was born a slave in Natchez, Miss., sixty-eight years ago, and was manumitted when one year of age. At an early age she became somewhat distinguished for her peculiar vocal abilities, and her subsequent success was rapid. She visited Europe, and sang before the various crowned heads, receiving everywhere lavish praise and innumerable presents."
The McHenry Plaindealer, McHenry, Illinois, April 19, 1876, page 2.
Originally buried on 3 April 1876 in Philadelphia's Olive Cemetery, now defunct.
"PASSING EVENTS.
"ELIZABETH TAYLOR GREENFIELD, sometimes known as the 'Black Swan,' died suddenly of paralysis at her home in Philadelphia a few days ago.
"Deceased was born a slave in Natchez, Miss., sixty-eight years ago, and was manumitted when one year of age. At an early age she became somewhat distinguished for her peculiar vocal abilities, and her subsequent success was rapid. She visited Europe, and sang before the various crowned heads, receiving everywhere lavish praise and innumerable presents."
The McHenry Plaindealer, McHenry, Illinois, April 19, 1876, page 2.
African-American singer, music teacher, abolitionist. Known as the "Black Swan". Born a slave, she made her professional singing debut in Buffalo, New York, in 1851, shortly after the highly publicized Jenny Lind tour. She subsequently toured Great Britain and gave a command performance for Queen Victoria in 1854.
Originally buried on 3 April 1876 in Philadelphia's Olive Cemetery, now defunct.
"PASSING EVENTS.
"ELIZABETH TAYLOR GREENFIELD, sometimes known as the 'Black Swan,' died suddenly of paralysis at her home in Philadelphia a few days ago.
"Deceased was born a slave in Natchez, Miss., sixty-eight years ago, and was manumitted when one year of age. At an early age she became somewhat distinguished for her peculiar vocal abilities, and her subsequent success was rapid. She visited Europe, and sang before the various crowned heads, receiving everywhere lavish praise and innumerable presents."
The McHenry Plaindealer, McHenry, Illinois, April 19, 1876, page 2.
Originally buried on 3 April 1876 in Philadelphia's Olive Cemetery, now defunct.
"PASSING EVENTS.
"ELIZABETH TAYLOR GREENFIELD, sometimes known as the 'Black Swan,' died suddenly of paralysis at her home in Philadelphia a few days ago.
"Deceased was born a slave in Natchez, Miss., sixty-eight years ago, and was manumitted when one year of age. At an early age she became somewhat distinguished for her peculiar vocal abilities, and her subsequent success was rapid. She visited Europe, and sang before the various crowned heads, receiving everywhere lavish praise and innumerable presents."
The McHenry Plaindealer, McHenry, Illinois, April 19, 1876, page 2.
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