African Americans of Fauquier County

by Arcadia Publishing

Overview

African Americans of Fauquier details the perseverance the African American population of this town had through centuries of slavery and segregation.

Fauquier County, in Northern Virginia, was established in 1759. It was formed from Prince William County and was named for Virginia lieutenant governor Francis Fauquier. In 1790, there were 6,642 slaves in Fauquier County. By the eve of the Civil War, there were 10,455. From 1817 to 1865, the county was home to 845 free black people. The African American population declined at the end of Reconstruction, and by 1910, the white population was double that of blacks. The population imbalance continues today. Through centuries of slavery and segregation, Fauquier County's African American population survived, excelled, and prospered. This minority community established and supported numerous churches, schools, and businesses, as well as literary, political, and fraternal organizations that enhanced the quality of life for the entire county.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780738567570
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	06/08/2009
Series:	Images of America Series
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	6.40(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.20(d)

About the Author

The authors, Donna Tyler Hollie, Ph.D., Brett M. Tyler, and Karen Hughes White, with deep roots in Fauquier County, have amassed an enormous collection of historical documents, artifacts, genealogies, and oral histories through the generosity of county residents. This collection is housed and displayed at the Afro-American Historical Association in The Plains. Images of America: African Americans of Fauquier County fulfills the authors' desire to share with a larger audience the legacy of the ancestors who prepared the way for them.

Editorial Reviews

Title: New book traces African American history in Fauquier County
Author: Laura Ruby
Publisher: Gauguier Times
Date: 6/5/09

A new book commemorates Fauquier County's 250th anniversary, celebrating the heritage of its African American population.

Written by Karen Hughes White, co-founder and executive director at the Afro-American Historical Association in The Plains, and Donna Tyler Hollie and Brett M. Tyler, a sister and brother team from Maryland who trace their roots back to Fauquier, the book explores the journey of African Americans in Fauquier County, both literally and figuratively.

Compiled through historical documents, artifacts, genealogies, and oral histories, "African Americans of Fauquier County" covers many different aspects of free and enslaved African American life in the county from the mid-1700s to the 1960s.

"It's positioned as black history, but the great thing about it is that the two [black history and Fauquier County history] are so intertwined," Tyler said. "We think it has broad appeal. It's not just for one community."

For more on the book, pick up a copy of this week's Fauquier Times-Democrat Weekend Edition.

Title: New book traces African American history in Fauquier County
Author: Laura Ruby
Publisher: Gauguier Times
Date: 6/5/09

A new book commemorates Fauquier County's 250th anniversary, celebrating the heritage of its African American population.

Written by Karen Hughes White, co-founder and executive director at the Afro-American Historical Association in The Plains, and Donna Tyler Hollie and Brett M. Tyler, a sister and brother team from Maryland who trace their roots back to Fauquier, the book explores the journey of African Americans in Fauquier County, both literally and figuratively.

Compiled through historical documents, artifacts, genealogies, and oral histories, "African Americans of Fauquier County" covers many different aspects of free and enslaved African American life in the county from the mid-1700s to the 1960s.

"It's positioned as black history, but the great thing about it is that the two [black history and Fauquier County history] are so intertwined," Tyler said. "We think it has broad appeal. It's not just for one community."

For more on the book, pick up a copy of this week's Fauquier Times-Democrat Weekend Edition.

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