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William Henry Spencer (September 1857 – May 30, 1925) was an Afro-American educator in Columbus, Georgia, in the late 19th and early 20th century. ==Early years== He was born September 1857 to Henry Spencer, a blacksmith, in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia. He was raised by his father along with his sisters: Mary, Dora, Hattie, Ella, Leila and Lidia; and a brother, Samuel.〔ancestry.com〕 Spencer attended the Asbury Chapel, a Columbus public school designated for Afro-American children. After graduating, he applied for and received a certificate for teaching in 1875, marking the beginning of a 50 year career in education. Spencer began teaching in the Harris County schools. He soon found a position in the Columbus Public Schools.〔Harris, Roger, and Historic Columbus Foundation. ''Our Town: An Introduction to the History of Columbus, Georgia''. (Ga. ): with the sponsorship of the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation, 1992, p. 55.〕 Spencer taught at 5th Avenue School in Columbus under Mr. Peters. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア(Wikipedia)』 ■ウィキペディアで「William Henry Spencer」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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