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Lucy Simms
Lucy F. Simms (1855 or 1856 − 1934) was a former slave and educator who lived in Harrisonburg, Virginia, USA. She is one of those commemorated on the Emancipation and Freedom Monument in Richmond, Virginia. Personal life Lucy Frances (or Francis) Simms was born enslaved in 1855 or 1856 on one of the estates owned by the Gray family in either Harrisonburg, Virginia, Harrisonburg or Roanoke, Virginia. Her mother was Jane Simms, who married John Wilson in 1865. Simms was a Methodism, Methodist of strong moral convictions and was held in great esteem and affection by both school children and the community. Career Formal education for emancipated slaves became available from 1863, after the American Civil War, although they were not permitted to attend the existing schools. In Harrisonburg purpose-built school buildings were provided by the state after 1870. Simms was initially educated in Harrisonburg at the Whipple School founded by the Freedmen's Bureau but from 1874 she attended ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Newtown Cemetery
Newtown Cemetery is a historic cemetery in Harrisonburg, Virginia. It is located in the northern part of the city, bounded on the north by Kelley Street and the west by Sterling Street. It is bisected by an extension of Effinger Street, which now serves as part of the cemetery's circulation roads. The roughly parcel has been the primary burial ground for the city's African-American dead since its founding in 1869. It is estimated to hold 900 graves, including many of emancipated slaves. Notable burials include educator Lucy F. Simms and veterans of the US Colored Troops. The cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2015. See also * National Register of Historic Places listings in Harrisonburg, Virginia References External links * * Cemeteries on the National Register of Historic Places in Virginia African-American cemeteries in Virginia Harrisonburg, Virginia National Register of Historic Places in Harrisonburg, Virginia {{Harrisonburg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |