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Profile: James Madison Bell (1826-1902)

James Madison Bell, poet, orator and activist was born in Gallipolis, Ohio on April 3, 1826. Bell lived in Ohio most of his life although he briefly resided in Canada and California before eventually returning to Ohio. When Bell was 16 he moved to Cincinnati to live with his brother-in-law George Knight who taught him the plastering trade. Knight and Bell were talented plasterers who in 1851 were awarded the contract to plaster the Hamilton County public buildings. Continue reading Profile: James Madison Bell (1826-1902)

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On This Day: Daniel Hale Williams

Dr. Daniel Hale Williams has an inspiring story.  He was born in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania on January 18, 1856.  Daniel was the eldest son of eight children.  Around the age of 10 his father died of tuberculosis. The family moved to Baltimore, Maryland to live with relatives. Daniel became a shoemaker’s apprentice. He disliked the work and returned to his family barbering business. Ultimately Daniel decided to pursue his education. He worked as an apprentice with Dr. … Continue reading On This Day: Daniel Hale Williams

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