Born a slave in virginia around 1800, clara brown would become a pillar of the community that built the city of denver, colorado.

Born a slave in virginia, brown was freed in kentucky and headed west during the colorado gold.

Weba statue of the former slave clara brown, who was born into slavery in 1800.

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1, 1800, a year that coincides with another notable virginian, nat turner, who was born oct.

Read more about her investments in colorado after the colorado gold rush and her.

The first time she was sold was a.

Webangel of the rockies, aunt clara brown.

She faced enormous challenges and reached wonderful heights in.

When clara brown gained freedom from slavery in virginia, she immediately went in search for her husband and.

Webclara brown was likely the first african american woman to come to colorado.

Webclara brown was one of the most noted black women of the west.

Webclara brown was born a slave in fredericksburg, va.

She is said to be the first african american.

She married and had four children, but the family was broken up and sold at auction.

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