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Dewey Rosell, fireman at No 2

Marshall Miller was appointed the first captain of fire company No. 2, the "colored" fire house. appointed by Mayor Beard in May 1903. His appointment meet with opposition by Aldermen Schroeder, Schultz and Frankberger.

Miller was born Sept, 15,…

photocopy of the fire truck used at No 2

newspaper article on the No. 2 fire house and the men that served there
Danville Commercial-News
July 2, 1944

George R. Nichols, firemen 1911

copy of photo of W. S. Stuart, 1911

photo of C. H. Kenner, fire fighter 1911

copy of photo of J. M. Hasbey, captain of Fire Company No. 2, 1911

newspaper photo of Firehouse No 2
July 2, 1944

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,…