Working-Class New Yorkers

Yon Ng Bak: A Chinese Laundryman in Plattsburgh, New York

Yon Ng Bak was born about 1895 in China and appeared in the 1930 U.S. Federal Census as a resident ...

Yan Chin: A Chinese Laundryman in Chesterfield, New York

Yan Chin was born in May 1866 in China and appeared in the 1900 U.S. Federal Census living in Chesterfield, ...

Simon Chen (Lonan Chen): A Chinese Immigrant in Historic North Elba

Simon Chen, also recorded as Lonan Chen, was born about 1906 in China and appeared in the 1930 U.S. Federal ...

Raymond Frag (Raymond Chaing): A Brief Census Record in North Elba

Raymond Frag, also recorded as Raymond Chaing, was born about 1921 and appears briefly in the historical record through the ...

Charles Woo: A Chinese Laundryman in Plattsburgh, New York

Tom Com: A Chinese Immigrant in Ticonderoga, New York

Tom Com was born about 1875 in China and appeared in the 1930 U.S. Federal Census living in Ticonderoga, Essex ...

William Robinson: A Maryland-Born Laborer in Peru, New York

William Robinson appears in the 1850 U.S. Census as a resident of Peru, Clinton County, New York. At approximately 47 ...

Mary A.: A Maryland-Born Mother in Peru, New York

Mary A. appears in the 1850 U.S. Census as a resident of Peru, Clinton County, New York, where she lived ...

Jaqcal's Info

Working-Class New Yorkers of color of the 18th – 21th century have impacted various cultures today in New York and across the country, and their cultural contributions are both powerful and noteworthy.

Therefore, here at Jaqcal’s Info, it is our mission to provide you with in-depth stories that accurately portray the lives of various working-class people of color of New York that history has buried.

About Jaqcal's Info

I present thrilling stories about real working-class New Yorkers who have contributed this our country’s history. These were people who were predominantly people of color and worked hard and made many valuable contributions during the time that they lived: in the 18th century, 19th century, and 20th century.
Their lives and contributions are still relevant today!