WILLIAM JAMES
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WILLIAM JAMES |
William James made his way from Virginia to Vermont and was taken into the home of Francis and Madelia Green of Brattleboro. Francis, a barber and also a black man, taught young James the barbering trade. James died of consumption (T.B.) |
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Gravestone located in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT |
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Source: Brattleboro Reformer, Anne Dempsey, "Town's early barber shops operated by blacks," February 9, 1994
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