Description
Down Memory's Lane by Dr. Donald D. Parker - - (excerpted from longer article) - - "Slavery Days in Parkville and Vicinity” - - A story related with particular relish in the colored community is of the powerfully built Josh Faubion, the father of Lewis Nichols. His master did not care whether or not Josh was out after the restricted hours set forth in Parkville ordinances. On one occasion about 20 white men of the town decided that Josh should be put in the calaboose, then as now, located at the foot of East Street. Josh thought otherwise and he had his way, though he had to “lick” the twenty to get it. If Aunt America Nichols, who died in May, 1935, at the age of 96, and Steve Carter, who died a decade or so ago, and others who are remembered by the older residents, were still living they could add many more stories of slavery days in the Parkville vicinity.Date(s) of Creation
1/21/1944