Frances thompson biography

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    Frances thompson biography

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    • Frances Thompson

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    Frances Thompson

    Frances wearing a dress, an 1876 illustration for The Days' Doings

    Born1840

    Alabama

    Died1876(1876-00-00) (aged 35–36)
    Known forMemphis Riots of 1866 testimony, living as a black trans woman in the 19th century

    Frances Thompson was an American, formerly enslaved Black trans woman and anti-rape activist.

    She was one of the five Black women to testify before a congressional committee that investigated the Memphis Riots of 1866. She is believed to be the first trans woman to testify before the United States Congress. Thompson and a housemate, Lucy Smith, were attacked by a white mob and were among many freedwomen who were raped during the riots.[1] In 1876, Thompson was arrested for "being a man dressed in women's clothing".[2]

    Early life

    Thompson was born into slavery in Alabama and assigned male at birth.

    By the age of 26, Th