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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articlesavailable from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Robert ReedChurch (June 18, 1839 - August 29, 1912) was an African-Americanentrepreneur and landowner who lived most of his adult life in MemphisTennessee. His father, Captain Charles B. Church was a white steamshipowner. His mother was Emmeline, a slave owned by his father. Accordingto family accounts, Emmeline was the daughter of a White planter fromLynchburg, Virginia and a 'Malay' Malagasy princess. By 1878-79 Churchhad acquired considerable wealth and was able to move his family tosafety during the yellow fever epidemics that swept through Memphis.Depopulated by epidemic, and therefore devaluing the land, Church saw agreat opportunity in Memphis real estate and increased his propertyholdings throughout the city. His properties would grow to includeundeveloped land, commercial buildings, some residential housing, andbars in the red-light district. It is estimated that he was able tocollect approximately $6,000 a month in rent from his properties.…

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