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George R. Nichols, firemen 1911

Dewey Rosell, fireman at No 2

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…

newspaper photo of Firehouse No 2
July 2, 1944

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…

photocopy of the fire truck used at No 2

The appointment of a Colored Manned Fire House, newspaper article.
May 8, 1903

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,…

Granville Gaddie, Fireman 1937 - 1952
b/w photocopy

Colored Firefighter and their Headquarter