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photocopy of the fire truck used at No 2

Colored Firefighter and their Headquarter

George R. Nichols, firemen 1911

Granville Gaddie, Fireman 1937 - 1952
b/w photocopy

Henry Thompson 1956

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

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…

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,…

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,…

Norman Day, Fireman, Fire Company No. 2, 1958