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Monthly Archives: November 2019
Beating The Odds: Patrick H. Lumpkins
Patrick H. Lumpkins had beaten the odds, he had a disability due to slavery but he excelled after the civil war. Besides being a teacher and a music director, he raised a family. His daughter, Helen Lumpkins Robinson Day, became … Continue reading
In Search for Descendants of Seminary (West End) in Alexandria, VA
I am working on a project that is in the West End of Alexandria, Virginia which includes Seminary area, Wood Place, Wood Lane, parts of King Street, parts of Braddock Road, Quaker Lane, Donaldson Corner and etc. I am looking … Continue reading
Posted in Baptist, Black People of Alexandria, Neighborhoods
Tagged Adams, Alexandria VA, Ashby, Blackburn, Braddock Rd, Campbell, Carpenter, Casey, Chambers, Craven, Croane, Crone Grant, Donaldson Corner, Dougals, Freeman, Hall, Henry, Jackson, Jarvin, Johnson, Jones, King Street, Lee, Lewis, Mackey, Mallory, McKnight, Miller, Nickens, Penn, Peters, Peterson, Pollard, Quaker Lane, Quander, Quivis, Randall, Rollins, Roy, Russ, Rust, Seminary, Shorts, Simms, Taylor, Terrell, Wanzer, Whiting, Williams, Wood Lane, Wood Place
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The Military Made My Life Better: Sergeant Donald L. Taylor
Behind the scenes of the Alexandria Gazette Packet’s article on, “The Military Made My Life Better: Sergeant Donald L. Taylor,” November 7, 2019. When the military came knocking, Mr. Donald L. Taylor stepped up to the plate to serve his … Continue reading
Served Under General Major Patton: Sergeant Paul Nevell Carter
Paul Nevell Carter was a dedicated man who took care of his family by working two jobs. His main job was with the Federal government as a nursing assistant in radiology at National Institute of Health (NIH). His second job … Continue reading
Posted in Black People of Alexandria
Tagged Alexandria VA, Gaint Food Store, Major General Patton, NIH, Parker-Gray, WWII
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