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George Washington (1817-1905)

George Washington was a prominent pioneer in the state named, like he was, for America’s first president.  He founded Centralia in southwest Washington and was a leading citizen and benefactor of the town.  Washington’s father was a slave, his mother of English descent.  When his … Read MoreGeorge Washington (1817-1905)

Posted on January 19, 2007June 9, 2020by contributed by: Kit Oldham
African American History: African American History: People

E. Russell “Noodles” Smith (?-1952)

E. Russell “Noodles” Smith, so named because he always kept enough money for a bowl of noodles after a night of gambling, is considered to be “the father – or perhaps the midwife – of Seattle jazz.” He arrived in Seattle during the Alaska Yukon … Read MoreE. Russell “Noodles” Smith (?-1952)

Posted on January 19, 2007November 2, 2021by contributed by: Chris Ott
African American History: African American History: People

Stephen Smith (1795-1873)

Stephen Smith was born into slavery in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. At 21 he purchased his freedom for $50 and soon afterwards began to ally with the abolitionist cause that he would support through most of his adult life.   In 1830 Smith became the chairman of … Read MoreStephen Smith (1795-1873)

Posted on January 18, 2007November 14, 2019by contributed by: Alicia Rivera
African American History: African American History: People

John Thomas King (1846-1926)

John T. King was born in Girard (now Phenix City), Alabama in 1846. He was the son of covered bridge designer and builder Horace King.  John King carried on the family business by designing and building bridges, houses, and commercial buildings in Georgia and Alabama.  … Read MoreJohn Thomas King (1846-1926)

Posted on January 18, 2007February 27, 2020by contributed by: Donald King
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