Working-Class New Yorkers
The Resilience of Chester H. Wheeler (c.1791–After 1870)
Chester H. Wheeler was born around 1791 in Massachusetts and appears in historical records as early as 1840, when he …
Tracing the Footsteps of Hosia Briggs (1811–1880s)
Hosia Briggs was born around 1811 in Fair Haven, Rutland County, Vermont. According to census records, his parents were born …
Jacob J. Johnson: A Life Rooted in Bangor, New York
Jacob J. Johnson, originally known as Jefferson J. Johnson, was a Black farmer born around 1805. Though early census records …
John Patten: A Black Soldier Servant and a $50 Reward
On October 8, 1814, a newspaper ad placed by Captain John C. Rochester of the 29th Infantry sought the return …
The Miss Firing of John C. Fauntleroy
John Fauntleroy was born in Schenectady, New York about 1889, but his parents came from South Carolina. He was married …
Margaret “Maggie” Fauntleroy, the Cornerstone of the First Methodist Church
Margaret Fauntleroy was born in Spartan, Georgia, March 15, 1875 and was the wife of John Fauntleroy. Her nickname was Maggie …
George Tankard – Redford, New York
On April 6, 1896, around three o’clock, George Tankard, a colored man living in the village of Redford, was lying …
The Changing Racial Classification of George Nutt
George Nutt’s life story, as captured from census records and historical documentation, paints a picture of his changing racial classification, …
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.
More Posts
The Resilience of Chester H. Wheeler (c.1791–After 1870)
Tracing the Footsteps of Hosia Briggs (1811–1880s)
Jacob J. Johnson: A Life Rooted in Bangor, New York
John Patten: A Black Soldier Servant and a $50 Reward
The Resilience of Chester H. Wheeler (c.1791–After 1870)
Tracing the Footsteps of Hosia Briggs (1811–1880s)
Jacob J. Johnson: A Life Rooted in Bangor, New York
John Patten: A Black Soldier Servant and a $50 Reward
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!