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George R. Nichols, firemen 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…

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

Granville Gaddie, Fireman 1937 - 1952
b/w photocopy

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,…

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

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