Today lets talk about William Harvey Carney.
William was born on February 29, 1840 in Norfolk, Virginia. He was born as a slave and we are unsure how he became a freeman. Their are some accounts that say he escaped using the Underground Railroad.
During the Civil War William would join the (1)
William was born on February 29, 1840 in Norfolk, Virginia. He was born as a slave and we are unsure how he became a freeman. Their are some accounts that say he escaped using the Underground Railroad.
During the Civil War William would join the (1)
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In 1901 the song "Boys the Old Flag Never Touched The Ground" came out about the heroic action of William.
William would pass away on December 8, 190,8 due to complications of an elevator accident.