Mrs. Lord Nelson Turner

Description:

A woman sitting in a wicker rocking chair on the Lawrences' porch. In the 1880 Federal Census, a Lord Nelson Turner and wife Persilla were listed and their race was given as mulatto. Likely they were acquaintances of Henry North Lawrence because of his work helping to establish the Sunday School for the A. M. E. Church in Lansing. Note on sleeve: "No. 310. July 9, 1903. Al--"

Data Provider:

Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives

Collection:

Lawrence Family Collection

Subject Topic:

Porches

Language:

English

Rights:

Copyright Not Evaluated

URL:

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