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James Dent Walker

1928–1993

United States

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James Dent Walker (9 June 1928 - 6 October 1993) of Washington, DC was a genealogist, researcher, lecturer, teacher, and archivist known for his research in African American genealogy. He has written and lectured extensively on black genealogy and consulted many historical and genealogical organizations.

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