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"The Merchant Prince", William Lindsey Mcdonald
"The Merchant Prince", William Lindsey Mcdonald
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The article gives an overview of the life of Richard Rapier, who McDonald refers to as "the merchant prince," one of the most prominent businessmen in 19th Century Florence, Alabama and his descendants. Rapier's exploitation of Suson, an enslaved woman, resulted in several children. Rapier's grandson, by way of his son John, James Rapier was elected to the US House of Representatives during Reconstruction.
"The Mysterious Disappearance Of Parson Dick: A Civil War Story", William Lindsey Mcdonald
"The Mysterious Disappearance Of Parson Dick: A Civil War Story", William Lindsey Mcdonald
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Parson Dick was enslaved on the Forks of Cypress plantation in Florence, Alabama. The article relates a brief history of his life including his marriage to an unnamed woman enslaved on the nearby Woodlawn plantation, his conversion to Christianity and decision to preach, and eventual escape from slavery, which the Jacksons (his enslavers) and McDonald refer to as "his disappearance."
"Deibert Park: A Place Of Beauty And Legacy", William Lindsey Mcdonald
"Deibert Park: A Place Of Beauty And Legacy", William Lindsey Mcdonald
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The article discusses the history of Deibert Park and the benefactors Dr. Kirk and Lillian Deibert. The Deibert Park historical marker can be found in the national historical marker database.
McDonald recounts the history of the historic African American Posey Community that the Florence, Alabama park is located in.