Category Archives: Black People of Alexandria

Behind the Scene – “A Teacher Made A Difference – Joseph (Joe) Lovelace”

Posted on November 16, 2020 by cmb12

Joseph Lovelace and his siblings who settled in Alexandria, all came from Halifax, Virginia. There roots go back to Halifax, Virginia into the late 1700s. Joseph’s father Andrew Lovelace’s parents were Jacob (Jake) Lovelace and Alice Terry. Both Jacob and … Continue reading →

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Behind the Scene – “The Cigar Man Made a Better Life – James Thomas Ford”

Posted on November 1, 2020 by cmb12

Mr. James Thomas Ford was a hardworking man. He was determined to make a better life for himself. At the age of 17, he knew the value of supporting a family. He along with his other siblings help earn money … Continue reading →

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Behind the Scene – “Giving Back to the Youth: Joyce Casey Sanchez”

Posted on October 18, 2020 by cmb12

Mrs. Joyce Sanchez was born to a very strong and independent mother, Ada Virginia Casey. Joyce’s father died when she was young. Ada raised her four children in the close knitted community in the West End of Alexandria known as … Continue reading →

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Behind the Scene – Annie Withers’ Losses: Influenza Pandemic Article

Posted on September 24, 2020 by cmb12

Sammie Shanklin, a fourth generation Alexandrian on his paternal family side migrated to Alexandria from King George, Virginia prior to the Civil War. On Sammie’s grandmother side of the family, the Withers and Johnson came to Alexandria during the Civil … Continue reading →

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