The Unseen Providence

Download or read book The Unseen Providence written by Theresa A. Fuller and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2012-07-22 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspired by true events. In 1857, Jackson J. Fuller, a 5 year old african slave boy, was auctioned away from his family on a South Carolina plantation and sold to an abolitionist who took him to the Shreveport, Louisiana area. He grew up and became one of the most powerful and wealthest black leaders in the history of Louisiana during the post-slavery era. Jackson became Bishop over 30 churches and established and spearheaded the first black schools in DeSoto Parish. He purchased more than 860 acres of land that was enriched with gas and oil. His success and wealth was a phenomenom and his legacy continues to exist.