Claim: Robert Sengstacke Abbott, born on November 24, 1870 in St. Simons, Georgia, U.S., was the founder and publisher of The Chicago Defender newspaper; and was an early adherent of the Baháʼí Faith in the United States.
Evidence: (1870-11-24)November 24, 1870
St. Simons, Georgia, U.S. Founder and publisher of The Chicago Defender newspaper and the Bud Billiken Parade and Picnic An early adherent of the Bahá'í Faith in the United States, Abbott founded the Bud Billiken Parade and Picnic in August 1929.