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By DOROTHY C. BUTLER Rappahannock News C ontributing Writer Editor’s Note: Black History Month is over for this year, but the job of collecting and preserving Black History, like any history, continues. Mrs Butler has gone through the alphabet noting the surnames of black citizens and their occupations. She would appreciate additional information to add to the list. Although the population of Black citizens in Rappahannock County has been relatively small over the years. They have made a significant contributions to the growth and advancement of our county. Some family names that we remember are: Aylor — horseman, care-taker, citizen of the year Adams — landowners Allsberry — landowners, ministers.
Ausberry — landowners, ministers
Andies — landowners Banks — landowners Brown — mill owner, ministers Brent — landowner, factory worker Bailey — builder, seamstress, landowner Barbour — chauffeur, landowner Boddie — educator, landowner, nurse Butler — founder of church, restaurateur, landowner Carter — restaurateur, landowner
Cliffin — blacksmith, landowner Clanagan — auto mechanic, taxi
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