Category: Research Notes

Research Subject: Joseph Claiborne (Old Man Joseph) — born 1834, died 1922, Richmond, Virginia. Literate preacher, community leader, carriage driver at Maymont estate, founder/early pastor of churches still active today (Providence Park Baptist, St. John Baptist & Pleasant Grove Baptist). Known member of the Independent Order of Good Samaritans; specific lodge affiliation unconfirmed. Research Finds:…

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