Joseph Johns (1794-1906)

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Early Life

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].

Notes

  1. ↑ Hower 1992

References

  • Hower, John. 1992. Black Joe: Former Slave Provides Fuel for Campfire Tales. Lebanon Daily News, February 3, 1992.
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