The Reed-Cunningham Family Story: A Children's Tale
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The Reed-Cunningham Family Story: A Children's Tale

Long, long ago, in a land of significant change and hope called Ohio, lived a kind man named Charles Edward Reed Sr. He was born when the world was learning new ways to live and grow. Charles loved stories of brave people and dreamed of a future full of love and adventure.

One sunny day, Charles met a wonderful lady named Mary Finley. Mary had a heart as warm as the summer sun and dreams as big as the sky. They fell in love and got married, starting a beautiful adventure together.

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Granny’s Aprons
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Granny’s Aprons

My main character(s) goes back to my childhood days growing up in a predominantly African American community in Chicago. My grannies wore aprons on a daily basis.

I am a registered nurse by profession. I have been a nurse for over 25 years as a second career.
I am mom and grandmom, I wear my aprons proudly. I reside in the Nashville area of Tennessee.

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Charles Edward Reed, Jr.
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Charles Edward Reed, Jr.

Charles and Sophia had 10 children: John (served in WW I), Virgil (died in infancy), Edith, Fern, Ceci, l Russel, the twins Raymond Earl and Ruby Pearl, Mildred and Edna Bernice.

Charles Reed, Jr. passed away one month after his mother Mary on January 8th, 1944 at the age of 67.

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Richard Cunningham
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Richard Cunningham

Richard attributed credit to  his mother, Ellen Richardson, for his love of learning early in life, and that there was a correct way to do every job.  Richard's mother  was sold with her husband and other children.  Richard remained on the plantation until Emancipation Proclamation, about three years later. 

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