Historical Society of Montgomery County - African American History Collection

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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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Dr. Daniel Amos Wilson was the first African American physician in Montgomery County. He received his degree in homeopathic medicines from Hahnemann Hospital in 1890. After graduating from Hahnemann, Dr. Wilson moved to Norristown. He lived on Elm Street in Norristown until his death in 1934 and is buried at Tremont Cemetery.