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.

Viola Farmer, Betty Farmer, Rebecca Farmer, Sarah Farmer and Millie Farmer.

Photo circa 1910-1915.

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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.