- Collection:
- Savannah Biographies
- Title:
- My Intriguing Search for William J. Cleghorn
- Creator:
- Linskey, Carol
- Date of Original:
- 1991-05-24
- Subject:
- Biography--Georgia--Savannah
- Location:
- United States, Georgia, Chatham County, Savannah, 32.08354, -81.09983
- Medium:
- biographies (literary works)
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- William Cleghorn was born in Savannah to Harriet Clark in 1822. A black man, skilled in the baking profession, was given his freedom, along with his wife and two children in 1846. Cornelia, his wife was a seamstress and Francis M. Stone was her guardian. In 1850, Mr. Cleghorn began to be noted in Savannah for his fine catering to social gatherings hosted by white society members. His reputation grew and more opportunities for his services were presented throughout his career.
- Metadata URL:
- https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/sav-bios-lane/37
- Additional Rights Information:
- This work is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use.
- Holding Institution:
- Lane Library (Georgia Southern University, Armstrong Campus)
- Rights:
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