James Henry Dickerson
James Henry Dickerson (1864 - April 29, 1914) was a longtime Charlottesville resident and prominent Black barber and grocer.
Biography
Dickerson was born to Tyrell and Nancy Davis Dickerson in 1864.[1]
As an adult, Dickerson joined the First Baptist Church, where he was an active member of the church community. In 1899, he was the first president of the Black Young Men's Christian Association formed at Ebenezer Baptist Church.[1]
Despite running his own barbershop, Dickerson was also an accomplished waiter. He spent summers at White Sulphur Springs Resort in West Virginia, where he served as the headwaiter of the huge dining room. He was remembered by his fellow servers and guests as "fully equal to the great task" of leading the staff, and kind enough to make friends of all social standings.[1]
When Dickerson passed away in 1914, the Daily Progress recalled him as "very worthy." He was never married and had no children, but was buried in the Daughters of Zion Cemetery, though he does not currently have a headstone.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Web. Dickerson, James Henry, Daughters of Zion Cemetery