Fire Company No 2
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Title
Fire Company No 2
Description
This file contains newspaper articles about Fire Company No 2 in Danville, IL that was manned by Black Firefighters.
Dates 1903 - 1980
Dates 1903 - 1980
Collection Items
Captain James Cunningham
James A. Cunningham, Captain of Fire Company No 2.
One of the best known colored men in Danville. He was born near Mansfield, Coffey County, TN, Dec. 24, 1864 and lived on this city for the past twelve years. He was appointed to his present…
One of the best known colored men in Danville. He was born near Mansfield, Coffey County, TN, Dec. 24, 1864 and lived on this city for the past twelve years. He was appointed to his present…
Colored Fire Company Appointed
The appointment of a Colored Manned Fire House, newspaper article.
May 8, 1903
May 8, 1903
John Chavis Firemen
John Chavis the driver of the horse wagon at No. 2.
Born in Chambersburg, Orange County, IN, April 4, 1861. He received his education in the public school s of Indiana. He was appointed fireman by Mayor John Lewman May 3, 1905. During his short…
Born in Chambersburg, Orange County, IN, April 4, 1861. He received his education in the public school s of Indiana. He was appointed fireman by Mayor John Lewman May 3, 1905. During his short…
Joseph Wilson Fire Fighter
Joseph P. Wilson, fireman Company No 2
Appointed by Mayor John Lewman, May 18, 1905. During his short service with this branch of city administration he has filled with competency and credit.
He was born on farm near Vicksburg, MS, Feb. 17,…
Appointed by Mayor John Lewman, May 18, 1905. During his short service with this branch of city administration he has filled with competency and credit.
He was born on farm near Vicksburg, MS, Feb. 17,…
