Cynthia A Wilson: Black Civil War Veterans in Washington State, Kartoniert / Broschiert

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In the late 1800's, the new state of Washington promised peace and prosperity to new settlers. At least thirty-three African American men who had served during the Civil War answered the call. Paul Barrow, a former legislator from Mississippi, established the Calvary Baptist Church of Spokane. Gideon H. Stump Bailey became the first African American justice of the peace in Franklin. Allin Alfred Hawkins, born into slavery, became one of the wealthiest African American farmers in the Yakima Valley. Author Cynthia A. Wilson uncovers the stories of these courageous men.