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Clay County	Walter R. Barrie
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Special Assignment	District ~ 3

Life Story of Ex—Slave

(~irs. Edna Boysaw)

Personal interview by the writer,

Mrs. Boysaw lias been a citizen of this cœtununity about sixty-five years.

She resides on a small farm, two miles east of Brazil on what is known as the Pinkley Street Road. This has been her home for the past forty years.

Her youngest son and the son of one of her daughters lives with her, She is still very active, doing her housework and other chores about the farm. She is very intelligent and according to statements made by other citizens has always been a respected citizen in the ooimnunity, a~s also has her entire family. She is the mother of twelve children. ~iIrs, Boysaw has always been an active church worker, spending much time in missionary work for the col—W• ored people. ~ Her work was so outstanding that she has been often called upon to speak, not only in the colored churches, but also in white churches, where she was always well received. Many of the most prominent people of the coximiunity number Mrs. Boysaw as one of their friends and her home is visited almost daily by citizens in all walks of life. Her many acts of kindness towards her neighbors and friends have endeared her to the people of Brazil, and because of her long residence in the community, she is looked upon as one of the pioneers.

Mrs. Boysaw‘e husband has been dead for thirty—five years. Her children

are located iii various cities throughout the country. She has a daughter who je a talented singer, and has appeared on programs with her daughter in many churches. She is not oertain about her age, but according to her memory of events, she is about eighty-seven.

Her story as told to the writer follows:

“VVhen the Civil War ended, I was living near Richmond, Virginia. I am
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