Working-Class New Yorkers
Peter Billerie: A Farmer in Altona, New York
Annie Billerie: An Early Resident of Altona, New York
Dr. John Wayne Prather: African American Immigration Inspector and Enforcer of the Chinese Exclusion Act
Lloyd Archer: A World War II Veteran and Industrial Innovator in the North Country
The Life of Agnes Hamilton (c.1895–1951)
Almira (Edmira) Wheeler Hansen’s Journey in Upstate New York
Mary C. Mason: A Life of Family, Migration, and Changing Identity
Lafayette Mason: Civil War Soldier, Farmer, and Pioneer
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.
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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!