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Colored Fire Company Appointed
The appointment of a Colored Manned Fire House, newspaper article.
May 8, 1903
May 8, 1903
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…
John Chavis Firemen
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…
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 Wilson Fire Fighter
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,…
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,…
Fire Company No 2
newspaper photo of Firehouse No 2
July 2, 1944
July 2, 1944
J. M. Hasbey
copy of photo of J. M. Hasbey, captain of Fire Company No. 2, 1911
C. H. Kenner
photo of C. H. Kenner, fire fighter 1911
W. S. Stuart
copy of photo of W. S. Stuart, 1911
George R. Nichols
George R. Nichols, firemen 1911
Fire Company No 2
newspaper article on the No. 2 fire house and the men that served there
Danville Commercial-News
July 2, 1944
Danville Commercial-News
July 2, 1944