The city also had a large class of free people of color. By 1860, 3,785 free people of color were in Charleston, nearly 18% of the city's black population, and 8% of the total population. Free people of color were far more likely to be of mixed racial background than slaves. Many were educated, practiced skilled crafts, and some even owned substantial property, including slaves. In 1790, they established the Brown Fellowship Society for mutual aid, initially as a burial society. It continued until 1945. COUNT 5
QSN1 How many free people of color lived in Charleston in 1860? ANS1 3,785 QSN2 What percentage of Charleston's population were free people of color? ANS2 8% QSN3 What percentage of Charleston's black population were free people of color? ANS3 18% QSN4 In what year was the Brown Fellowship Society created? ANS4 1790 QSN5 In what year did the Brown Fellowship Society end? ANS5 1945