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Record for Joseph Horner
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Record for Joseph Horner
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EX-SLAVE, ONCE CITY PATROLMAN, IS DEAD AT 89
William C. Williams Served as Janitor at Calder School
WILLIAM C. WILLIAMS
William C. ("Uncle Bill") Williams, 89, born a slave on a Virginia plantation, whom the fortunes of war brought north to this city during the retreat of General Banks in the Civil War, died yesterday afternoon, after a long illness, at his home at 1332 Walnut street.
"Uncle Bill" was a giant Negro standing six feet one-and-weighing over 350 pounds. In his boyhood, he knew the crooning of the old plantation melodies as the slaves gathered around the buildings in the evening.
On Virginia Plantation
As a chattel of Colonel Joseph H. Cochrane on a plantation in Fauquier county, Virginia, Uncle Bill made his way about the estate putting up post fences for the master and doing stone masonry work.
Named Policeman
With his freedom, the former slave became a 'hod carrier' in this city until he was appointed as the first Negro city policeman by Mayor Cameron Wilson. He later became chief contractor in unloading coal boats that plied on the old canal, from Steelton as far up as the State Hospital.
Janitor at Calder School
His last employment was as janitor of the Calder school, from which position he resigned seven years ago because of failing eyesight.
Fifty years ago "Uncle Bill" helped the late Daniel H. Porter found the Zion Primitive Baptist Church in, Marion street, where he was treasurer and one of the deacons until his death. He was also a member of G. U. O. of O. F., No. 896.
His Widow Survives
His survivors are his widow, Mrs. Eliza Williams; three sons, Newton, of Pittsburgh; Clarence and Robert, two daughters, Mrs. Lillie Crummel, and Mrs. Eliza Alexander, also of this city.
Son Ball Player
Clarence, the eldest son, who is popularly known as "Waxey," played baseball in the early nine-ties as a catcher with the Cuban Giants and with the Philadelphia Giants. He served one season with the Harrisburg Ponies as catcher when they played on the old Sixth street grounds.
Funeral services for "Uncle Bill" Williams will be held Monday afternoon at 1.30 o'clock from Zion Primitive Baptist Church, the Rev. Alexander Robinson and the Rev. Walker Toliver officiating. Burial will be made in Lincoln Cemetery.
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Record for Joseph Homer
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