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Death Claimed a former Slave
Willis Beeler, a former slave, and trusted employee of the First National Bank died March 2, 1916.
Willis Beeler was on of Danville's best known, most respected colored citizen. He was recognized a leader among the better class of colored…
Willis Beeler was on of Danville's best known, most respected colored citizen. He was recognized a leader among the better class of colored…
Colored Methodist get ready for roof
Colored Methodist church get ready for a roof on their new church. Date December 20, 1877
Colored Fire Company Appointed
The appointment of a Colored Manned Fire House, newspaper article.
May 8, 1903
May 8, 1903
City Woman Dies at Home
Obituary for Anna Beeler,
Danville Commercial-News
April 7, 1960
Danville Commercial-News
April 7, 1960
Charles Lee
Lt. Charles Lee, Fireman, 1927 - 1966
Charles Boyd obituary
Danville Commercial-News newspaper clipping
Carter's White Front Grocery 624 E. Seminary St., Danville, IL
photocopy of Carter's White Front Grocery taken in the 70's
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…
C. H. Kenner
photo of C. H. Kenner, fire fighter 1911