***John Wilson Isaiah***
(b. Abt. 1856)
South Carolina. Black.
Occupation: teacher
Father's occupation: laborer
John Isaiah was born in South Carolina. His father was Samuel Isaiah, and his mother was likely Emma Isaiah. (Emma is listed as his mother in the 1870 U.S. Census, while Leah is listed in 1880. Presumably Leah is a second wife.) His father worked as a laborer in Darlington County, South Carolina.
John first appears in university records in the 1876 University of South Carolina catalogue. He described as a freshman from Florence following the modern studies track. This university closed before he completed his degree.
In 1880, John was living with his parents and working as a school teacher.
Sources
1). 1870; Census Place: Lang, Darlington, South Carolina; Roll: M593_1493; Page: 509A
2). 1880; Census Place: Florence, Darlington, South Carolina; Roll: 1227; Page: 101B.
Posted 6/24/21