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Nancy Jones
She was born in Burke County in 1856 and died in 1943.. She lived near Magnolia her entire life
She is holding Nan Fleming Jeter, born 1905 and died in 1991
"Aunt Nancy" as she was called, was on call to the whole community, Black and White people. Her custom was to stay in the home of the new baby until everyone was accustomed to the new baby living in the home.
Photograph taken June 13, 1905 by Charles Gilliam, Morganton
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