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Samuel Ballton- born a slave then became an entrepreneur and land owner known as the “Pickle King”

from Everyday Black History: Afro Appreciation · host Everyday Black History: Afro A

Samuel Ballton was a former slave who became a landowner and entrepreneur who built and sold houses, farmed in Pickles and was involved in a variety of businesses. He was the living embodiment of the “American Dream” check out the episode for more info

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