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Claudius Claiborne Personal Connection
Dr. Claudius Claiborne graciously gave us permission to share these photos of some of his family, helping us paint a picture of the community he comes from and the role tobacco played in his life and the life of his family.
Simon Claiborne
Claiborne's paternal great-grandfather. Photo circa 1880
Joseph Farmer
Claiborne's maternal great grandfather, who likely sharecropped tobacco land. Photo circa 1880.
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Viola Farmer, Betty Farmer, Rebecca Farmer, Sarah Farmer and Millie Farmer.
Photo circa 1910-1915.
Anna Bell, née Standsfield and Abram Claiborne
On the porch of 352 Holbrook Street, one of two homes built by Claiborne's grandfather. Photo circa 1915.
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