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Polly Neal

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Polly Neal was the first African in Vermilion County. She arrived about 1832 with her former slave owner Abraham Sandusky (Sodusky), who she had…

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Fire Company No 2

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This file contains newspaper articles about Fire Company No 2 in Danville, IL that was manned by Black Firefighters.
Dates 1903 - 1980

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Boyds, Overstreets, and Bufords folder

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A file containing photos, clippings and family history information about these related families in the Danville, Illinois area.

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Allen Chapel AME Church

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A collection of newspaper articles chronological detailing the church history.

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