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 Black Folk of Appomattox

In 1865 there were over 4,700 Black residents of Appomattox County.

Here you will see some of the many faces that tell the stories

of Black Americans connected to Appomattox Court House.

Simply click on the images to know more.

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Hannah Reynolds
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Fannie Berry
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Charles Shearer
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Frank Banks
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James W.D. Bland
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