Working-Class New Yorkers
The Life and Times of James A. Dupree: From North Carolina Roots to Lake Placid
“James Alexander Dupree: A Journey Through Time” chronicles the life of James A. Dupree, born in either 1923 or 1924 …
The Life of Jacob Billings: A Glimpse into the History of African Americans in New York
Jacob was born about 1802 in Vermont. He was married to Luna and Jacob first appears in the 1840 census. …
Isobel’s Journey to Freedom: A Glimpse into the Lives of Slaves in Plattsburgh, NY
The story of Isobel offers a glimpse into the lives of slaves in Plattsburgh, NY during the 18th and 19th …
Ireland & David
Ireland and David were first mentioned in the book, Three Centuries in Lake Champlain. On January 2, 1767, they came …
Diah: Nathaniel Platt’s Runaway Slave
This historical account sheds light on the story of Nathaniel Platt, one of the founders of this area, and his …
Beecher Hamilton: Veteran Spanish-American War
Beecher Hamilton was born around 1880 in Beaufort, North Carolina. He married Agnes McDurphy in Clinton, New York. Beecher resided …
Alexander Curtain: Machinist
Alexander was born in Quebec, Canada, but later moved to Vermont and then New York. He lived with a black …
Phyllis: A Story of Slavery, Family, and a Lasting Request
Phyllis was born in Guinea and came to the Lake Champlain area as a slave of Thomas Treadwell, a judge …
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!