History of the American Negro and His Institutions Volume 2 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1920 edition. Excerpt: ...rank. He has made many friends among all the citizens of Georgia, and is one of the best known men in this section of country. He is the senior member of the drug store, known as Wilson and Terry. In things that mean the development and uplift of the people, Dr. Wilson is found, and he is interested in the young people, the school work, and his work has won for him the admiration of those connected with the various institutions. He is a genius. During his practice in Thomasville he has accumulated some property and owns a lovely home." The name of Dr. Wilson's father was Nelson H. Wilson, who was a son of Samuel and Nancy Wilson. His mother's name was Cheney. Dr. Wilson was married on December 18, 1907, to Miss Mattie E. Bates, of Covington, Georgia. She was educated at Atlanta University. He is a Mason, a Pythian and an Odd Fellow. He recalls with gratitude the influence and helpfulness of an older brother. Dr. Wilson taught school in North Carolina three or four years before beginning the study of medicine. MARK ANTHONY CASSELS The young men of the race are rapidly coming to the front not only in business circles but in professional life as well. This is illustrated by the career of Mark Anthony Cassels, D. D. S., of Brunswick, Secretary of Brunswick Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical Association. Though now residing at Brunswick he is a native of Liberty County, having been born at the historic old town of Dorchester, on October 18, 1892. His father, Mark Anthony, a farmer, is still living (1919). His mother before her marriage was Miss Phyllis Benjamin. Dr. Cassels' grandparents were Cephus and Sophia Cassels, his maternal grandparents were Anthony and Nancy Benjamin. Dr. Cassels' father was a minister. As a boy young Cassels worked...