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- California Firefighter with Family Ties in Alexandria, VA
- Three Generations of Shoemakers: The Martin Family
- The Lives of Lewis H. Bailey and Annie B. Rose
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Category Archives: Black People of Alexandria
The Lives of Lewis H. Bailey and Annie B. Rose
Behind the scenes of the Alexandria Gazette Packet’s article on, “The Lives of Lewis H. Bailey and Annie B. Rose: Former slave established churches; his daughter was devoted to her community – dated March 14, 2019. Over thirty years ago, … Continue reading
Posted in Black People of Alexandria
Tagged Alexandria VA, Annie B. Rose, Churches, Community, Lewis H. Bailey, Slave
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From Slavery to Principal
Behind the scenes of the Alexandria Gazette Packet’s article on, “From Slavery to Principal” February 28, 2019. I have been researching John F. Parker, the second principal of Snowden School for Boys for a number of years, I found that … Continue reading
Posted in Black People of Alexandria, Snowden
Tagged Alexandria VA, Dogan, John F Parker, Mary Hooe, Principal, Slavery, Snowden School, Taylor, William Madison Mason Parker
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Working in the City’s Glass Factories
Behind the scenes of the Alexandria Gazette Packet’s article on, “Working in the City’s Glass Factories” January 31, 2019. Many of the early factories in the City of Alexandria employed African Americans especially children and women. One of these factories … Continue reading
Posted in Black People of Alexandria, Businesses
Tagged Alexandria VA, Glass Factory, Industrial Era, Negro Work Force
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Esther Chapter #23: Over 100 Years of Service
Behind the scene, the Alexandria Gazette Packet’s article on “Esther Chapter #23: Over 100 Years of Service dated January 17, 2019. The Esther Chapter #23 started one-hundred and eleven years ago in Alexandria, Virginia. The Chapter has eight-two past Worthy … Continue reading
Posted in Black People of Alexandria
Tagged Alexandria VA, Eastern Star, Esther Chapter #23
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