Robert Finley

Events

2

Episodes

2

Years

1816–1820

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Robert Finley, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

1. American Colonization Society established in Washington, D.C.

   1816

   Role: Founder

   1. 121 December 1816 · Davis HotelFounding Meeting

      The American Colonization Society was officially established at the Davis Hotel in Washington, D.C., on December 21, 1816.

2. Free African American colonists sail for Sierra Leone

   1820

   Role: Founder of American Colonization Society

   1. 2February 6, 1820 · New York CityDeparture of the Elizabeth

      The Elizabeth departed New York City on February 6, 1820, carrying 86 African-American emigrants and three white ACS agents to West Africa.

Sources

1. American Colonization Society Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-06