Historical Society of Montgomery County - African American History Collection

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About This Collection

This collection contains photographs relating to African American history in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Included are topics such as: Abolition Hall, Camp William Penn, Woodmont, individuals, and cemeteries. One of the photographs is a close up of an oil portrait of the county's first African American doctor, Dr. Daniel A. Wilson. The portrait and all of the photographs are maintained at the Historical Society of Montgomery County, PA.
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Liza
Liza
Enslaved Person, Slavery, Cemeteries
This black and white photograph was taken circa 1978. It depicts a headstone that is marked "slave". According to an article written by Rev. Judith A. Meier, this enslaved person is believed to be a woman named Liza. This private family cemetery is also the final resting place for members of the Pawling, Reiff, and Hauff families. Native Americans are also believed to be buried here. It is unclear how many people are here in unmarked graves.