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*Ditzler, Francis W. 2007. ''From Slavery to Freedom: Joseph Johns 1794-1906.'' U.S.A.:KeyComp. | *Ditzler, Francis W. 2007. ''From Slavery to Freedom: Joseph Johns 1794-1906.'' U.S.A.: KeyComp. | ||
*Hower, John. 1992. ''Black Joe: Former Slave Provides Fuel for Campfire Tales.'' Lebanon Daily News, February 3, 1992. | *Hower, John. 1992. ''Black Joe: Former Slave Provides Fuel for Campfire Tales.'' Lebanon Daily News, February 3, 1992. | ||
Revision as of 21:06, 2 September 2020
Early Life
Born in Faquier County Virginia in 1794, Joseph Johns * Before he became a collier, Joseph Johns was a slave in Virginia. After escaping slavery, Joseph Johns resided for several years in the mountains near Chambersburg, PA before coming to Lebanon County, PA[1].
Life as a Collier
Unlike most colliers, who lived in collier huts only during the charcoal production process, Joseph Johns lived year-round in his dwelling on the mountain[2].
Additional Information
Joseph Johns was allegedly known among the residents in the area as a "healer"[3].
In 1969 Joseph John's collier hut was reconstructed as an Eagle Scout project by Michael Shay of Lebanon County, PA[4].
Later Life
Joseph Johns died February 7, 1906 at 112 years of age and was buried in Moonshine's Church Cemetery [5].
Notes
References
- Ditzler, Francis W. 2007. From Slavery to Freedom: Joseph Johns 1794-1906. U.S.A.: KeyComp.
- Hower, John. 1992. Black Joe: Former Slave Provides Fuel for Campfire Tales. Lebanon Daily News, February 3, 1992.