William H. Davis, long-time educator, who was Booker T. Washington's first teacher, died in Charleston on March 24, 1938.
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Obituaries for William H. Davis
Death Certificate for William H. Davis
Biographical Sketch of William H. Davis
Contemporary Article on Political Rally at Tinkersville
"Booker T. Washington's West Virginia Boyhood"
The Fayette County community of Mount Hope burned on March 24, 1910.
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"Mt. Hope Swept by Flames"
"Mt. Hope In Ruins"
"Mt. Hope Destroyed By Fire"
"Mount Hope Disastrous Fire"
Fayette Journal Headline, March 24, 1910
