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Nov 6, 2018 Biographies

Mamie Kirkland is a super centenarian, and at the age 110 years is Buffalo's oldest citizen. Mrs. Kirkland was born on September 3, 1908 in Ellisville, Mississippi. She moved to Buffalo, New York when...

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Ora Lee McQuiller Lewis Delgado Khalid

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Nov 2, 2018 Biographies

Ora-Lee was one of thirteen children (nine boys and four girls) born to William McQuiller and Essie Hogan in Port Huron, Michigan. She earned a business diploma from Lackawanna High School and an Asso...

Community MI Port Huron United States

Carolyn Bernice McClester Thomas

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Sep 2, 2018 Biographies

Carolyn Bernice McClester Thomas, a native Georgian, was the daughter of James and Lula McClester. She was born in Swainsboro and completed her formal education in her home town. She is a graduate of ...

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Bessie L. Walker

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Aug 30, 2018 Biographies

Mrs. Bessie L. Walker was married to Sherman L. Walker. She came to Buffalo with her husband in 1922. Mrs. Walker worked with her husband in their funeral home. She was a member of the Eastern Stars a...

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Marie Henderson Cunningham

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Jul 24, 2018 Biographies

The oldest of twelve children, Marie Henderson was born in Minton, Florida on August 12, 1879. Her parents were Robert and Lucinda Terrell Henderson. She was married to Tilmon Crosby and the two had s...

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Dr. Ezekiel Edward Nelson

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Jul 13, 2018 Biographies

In Buffalo, New York, the most dedicated advocate of black self-help and economic cooperation, during the depression and post-depression years, was Dr. Ezekiel Edward Nelson--a local African American ...

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Josephine E. Henderson Fairbush

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Jul 10, 2018 Biographies

Josephine Henderson Fairbush was born in Canada, possibly St. Catherines as her grandfather lived there in 1898 the year of her marriage and gave the bride away. According to the 1910 census she moved...

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Rudolph S. Lane

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Jul 8, 2018 Biographies

Rudolph S. Lane was born on October 26, 1887 in Buffalo, New York. His parents were William and Martha Lane. Lane was involved with the first African American YMCA established in Buffalo in 1923. He w...

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Viola Wheeler

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May 22, 2018 Biographies

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Danielle A. Roberts

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May 7, 2018 Biographies

Danielle Roberts is a cause-driven leader who is passionate about strengthening her community. With a commitment to nurturing the potential of youth, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of ...

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Frank B. Mesiah

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May 1, 2018 Biographies

Frank B. Mesiah is the President of the Buffalo Branch NAACP. He also serves as First-Vice-President of the New York State Conference of NAACP Branches, of which Hazel N. Dukes is President. Mesiah re...

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Bettie Spencer Anderson

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Apr 13, 2018 Biographies

A native of Lynchburg, Virginia, Mrs. Anderson was a graduate of Hampton Institute (now Hampton University). She taught at an elementary school near Lynchburg until her marriage to Mack G. Anderson in...

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