Jack Redd
Jack Redd (courtesy of the Redd Family)
Duster
Despite her busy work schedule, Josephine is cited in 1947 Corbin et al. v. County School Board of Pulaski County, VA. et al. the lawsuit alongside her daughter Edith, who would have been around sixteen at the time. This demonstrates her passion for guaranteeing a better future for her children. The snippet from the plaintiff list reads "Edith B Redd, and infant, by Josephine Redd, her mother and next friend,"
Corbin et al. v. County School Board of Pulaski County, VA. et al. Plaintiff List (courtesy of the District Court of the United States for the Western District of Virginia Roanoke Division)
Dorothy Redd
Dorothy “June” Redd was born in 1926 to Jack and Josephine Redd. In 1944, she enlisted in the Women’s Army Corps during World War II. According to her family, she was the only woman in Pulaski who served in the WAC. After June left the Army, she went to school to become a dentist. Throughout her life, June was a strong worshipper of God and relied on her faith in tough times. June had one son, Le’Roy Redd. In 1987, June passed away, leaving a lasting legacy of love, happiness, and service.
James "Budd" Redd
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James "Budd" Redd (courtesy of the Redd Family)
Glades Redd
Glades Redd (courtesy of the Redd Family)
Taxicab
Redd’s Cabs is mentioned as one of the taxicab businesses that continually petitioned to operate in Pulaski during the late 1940s and early 1950s, despite the taxi ordinances that limited the number of cabs.
Cobbler's Anvil and Shoe
Robert also held other occupations during his life. For a portion of the 1940s, Robert worked as a farm laborer in Barren Springs.
Robert Redd
Robert Lee Redd was born to Sara and William Redd Sr. in Pulaski, Virginia. Robert worked dilligently throughout his life, holding several different jobs in varying industries demonstrating his passion for producing hard work.
Field
William worked hard for the entirety of his life, providing for his family as a farm laborer.
Evert Redd
William Evert Redd Jr. (also listed as Everette or Everett) was born to parents Sara and William Redd Sr. on July 9, 1917. William grew up alongside several siblings, Dorothy, Blanche, Janie, Helen, Frances, Walter, Stanley, James “Budd,” Buford, and Robert.
Broom
According to her family, Josephine "was a hard-working woman who walked miles to work,” being paid between fifty and seventy-five cents daily. To commemorate her hard work as a housekeeper, several housekeeping tools are incorporated into Josephine's section of the quilt.
Brian Keith Redd
Brian Keith Redd (courtesy of Mullins Funeral Home)
Taxi
According to Dr. Michael "Mickey" Hickman, one of the Redd family members drove taxi cabs in Pulaski, Virginia. This is corroborated by several historical Southwest Times articles from the 1950s.
Shoe Repair
In the 1950s, Robert reolocated to the nation's capital and operated a milk delivery service. He lived the rest of his life in Northern Virginia, where he passed away in 1980.
Unidentified Female Family Member
Uknown Female Family Member (courtesy of the Redd Family)
William Redd
William “Will” Charlie Redd Sr. was born on June 2, 1890, in Allisonia to parents Jack Redd and Cora Miller. Will married Sara Wood, and the couple had several children: Dorothy, Blanche, Janie, Helen, Frances, Walter, Stanley, William Jr., James “Budd,” Buford, and Robert.
William and Sara Redd
William and Sara Redd (courtesy of the Redd Family)
Mop
To care for her family, Josephine worked dilligently. First working as a cook in the schools. Then according to the 1950 Census, Josephine worked as a housekeeper at age fifty.
1950 Census (courtesy of Ancestry.com)
Ester Ella Brown-Williams
Ester Ella Brown was born on August 22, 1934, to parents Robert and Annie Redd-Brown. She is the granddaughter of Jack Redd and Cora Miller. Ester owned and operated a barber shop in the Black community of Gainsboro in Northwest Roanoke, Virginia. Her shop was located on historic Henry Street, a booming business district that housed several Black-owned businesses that served all the needs of Black residents.
Ester Ella Brown-Williams (courtesy of the Redd Family)
Pair of shoes
In his early 20s, Robert worked as a shoe repairman in a shoe shop, which required much precision and craftsmanship. The snippet of the 1940 Census lists Robert's occupation at the far right corner.
Snippet of 1940 Census (courtesy of Ancestry.com)
Waiter
At the time of the 1940 Census, Evert worked as a waiter at a boarding house. The snippet of the Census lists Evert's occupation at the far right corner.
Snippet of the 1940 Census (courtesy of Ancestry.com)
Banking
Brian started as a financial planner at American Express, then he served as Senior Vice President of Bank of America, Vice President of Small Business for Wells Fargo, Senior Vice President for Pinnacle Financial Partners, and Director of Business Development for LendEsy. Through generations of perseverance in manual labor professions, Brian’s ancestors paved the way for him to receive higher education and pursue illustrious careers.
Glades Redd
Glades (Gladies, Gladys) Redd Washington was born in 1928 to parents Jack and Josephine Redd. Glades lived a life full of faithfulness to her religion, always putting God first and being involved in her church community. Glades was known to be “kind, caring, giving, concerned, loyal” and a great cook, leaving a lasting impression as an immensely loving woman.
Taxicab with Cargo
In 1955, the Southwest Times reported that only forty “cabs [are] allowed to operate at one time in Pulaski, and anyone applying for a permit must wait until a vacancy occurs.” In the same article, Bufford Redd, son of William Redd, is listed as a taxicab driver in the county.
Josephine Bland Redd
Josephine Bland Redd (courtesy of the Redd Family)
Dorothy Redd
Dorothy Redd (far left) and two others (courtesy of the Redd Family)
Sponge
Josephine not only nurtured her family with her love, but she also worked extremely hard to provide for her children. Josephine spent countless hours performing underappreciated labor to support her family.
Josephine Redd
Josephine Bland Redd was born on July 24, 1901, in Virginia. She married Jack Redd in 1918, and the couple had six children: Kathleen Redd Clifton, Juanita Redd, Dorothy “June” Redd, Gladies Redd-Washington, Edith Bell Redd Parish, and Enoch Redd. Josephine is remembered for her culinary skills as a baker and a cook, her lovingness, faith, and hard work.
Cash
Brian Keith Redd was born on November 18, 1976, in Pulaski to parents Shirley and James Redd Jr. Brian’s grandparents were Lucy and James “Budd” Redd Sr, making his great grandparents William and Sarah Redd, and great great grandparents Jack Redd and Cora Miller. Like his ancestors, Brian worked very diligently in many leadership positions within the banking industry.
Banking
Brian started as a financial planner at American Express, then he served as Senior Vice President of Bank of America, Vice President of Small Business for Wells Fargo, Senior Vice President for Pinnacle Financial Partners, and Director of Business Development for LendEsy. Through generations of perseverance in manual labor professions, Brian’s ancestors paved the way for him to receive higher education and pursue illustrious careers.
Jack Redd
Jack Redd was born in Orange County, Virginia, in the 1860s to parents J. and E. Redd. On record, Jack is listed under many names such as Jack, Jackson, Felix, and Phillip. In 1888, Jack married Cora Miller, and the couple had several children. Jack then remarried Josephine Bland and they had seven children. According to the family, the two sets of children were unified, proclaiming that “[they] are one," conjunct family. The two families did not recognize the labels of “step-sister,” “step-brother,” or “half-sibling,” they were one conjunct family. Jack’s family was always well taken care of due to his hard work as a laborer. In the family scrapbook under “Daddy Jack’s” entry, the family reflects upon the resilience of the family, recounting that they are immensely proud of their ancestors who “would be proud of our actions and that we are leaving a positive and worthwhile legacy for the generations to come.”
Redd Family
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Jack Redd
Jack Redd (courtesy of the Redd Family)
Duster
Despite her busy work schedule, Josephine is cited in 1947 Corbin et al. v. County School Board of Pulaski County, VA. et al. the lawsuit alongside her daughter Edith, who would have been around sixteen at the time. This demonstrates her passion for guaranteeing a better future for her children. The snippet from the plaintiff list reads "Edith B Redd, and infant, by Josephine Redd, her mother and next friend,"
Corbin et al. v. County School Board of Pulaski County, VA. et al. Plaintiff List (courtesy of the District Court of the United States for the Western District of Virginia Roanoke Division)
Dorothy Redd
Dorothy “June” Redd was born in 1926 to Jack and Josephine Redd. In 1944, she enlisted in the Women’s Army Corps during World War II. According to her family, she was the only woman in Pulaski who served in the WAC. After June left the Army, she went to school to become a dentist. Throughout her life, June was a strong worshipper of God and relied on her faith in tough times. June had one son, Le’Roy Redd. In 1987, June passed away, leaving a lasting legacy of love, happiness, and service.
James "Budd" Redd
Click to watch video
James "Budd" Redd (courtesy of the Redd Family)
Glades Redd
Glades Redd (courtesy of the Redd Family)
Taxicab
Redd’s Cabs is mentioned as one of the taxicab businesses that continually petitioned to operate in Pulaski during the late 1940s and early 1950s, despite the taxi ordinances that limited the number of cabs.
Cobbler's Anvil and Shoe
Robert also held other occupations during his life. For a portion of the 1940s, Robert worked as a farm laborer in Barren Springs.
Robert Redd
Robert Lee Redd was born to Sara and William Redd Sr. in Pulaski, Virginia. Robert worked dilligently throughout his life, holding several different jobs in varying industries demonstrating his passion for producing hard work.
Field
William worked hard for the entirety of his life, providing for his family as a farm laborer.
Evert Redd
William Evert Redd Jr. (also listed as Everette or Everett) was born to parents Sara and William Redd Sr. on July 9, 1917. William grew up alongside several siblings, Dorothy, Blanche, Janie, Helen, Frances, Walter, Stanley, James “Budd,” Buford, and Robert.
Broom
According to her family, Josephine "was a hard-working woman who walked miles to work,” being paid between fifty and seventy-five cents daily. To commemorate her hard work as a housekeeper, several housekeeping tools are incorporated into Josephine's section of the quilt.
Brian Keith Redd
Brian Keith Redd (courtesy of Mullins Funeral Home)
Taxi
According to Dr. Michael "Mickey" Hickman, one of the Redd family members drove taxi cabs in Pulaski, Virginia. This is corroborated by several historical Southwest Times articles from the 1950s.
Shoe Repair
In the 1950s, Robert reolocated to the nation's capital and operated a milk delivery service. He lived the rest of his life in Northern Virginia, where he passed away in 1980.
Unidentified Female Family Member
Uknown Female Family Member (courtesy of the Redd Family)
William Redd
William “Will” Charlie Redd Sr. was born on June 2, 1890, in Allisonia to parents Jack Redd and Cora Miller. Will married Sara Wood, and the couple had several children: Dorothy, Blanche, Janie, Helen, Frances, Walter, Stanley, William Jr., James “Budd,” Buford, and Robert.
William and Sara Redd
William and Sara Redd (courtesy of the Redd Family)
Mop
To care for her family, Josephine worked dilligently. First working as a cook in the schools. Then according to the 1950 Census, Josephine worked as a housekeeper at age fifty.
1950 Census (courtesy of Ancestry.com)
Ester Ella Brown-Williams
Ester Ella Brown was born on August 22, 1934, to parents Robert and Annie Redd-Brown. She is the granddaughter of Jack Redd and Cora Miller. Ester owned and operated a barber shop in the Black community of Gainsboro in Northwest Roanoke, Virginia. Her shop was located on historic Henry Street, a booming business district that housed several Black-owned businesses that served all the needs of Black residents.
Ester Ella Brown-Williams (courtesy of the Redd Family)
Pair of shoes
In his early 20s, Robert worked as a shoe repairman in a shoe shop, which required much precision and craftsmanship. The snippet of the 1940 Census lists Robert's occupation at the far right corner.
Snippet of 1940 Census (courtesy of Ancestry.com)
Waiter
At the time of the 1940 Census, Evert worked as a waiter at a boarding house. The snippet of the Census lists Evert's occupation at the far right corner.
Snippet of the 1940 Census (courtesy of Ancestry.com)
Banking
Brian started as a financial planner at American Express, then he served as Senior Vice President of Bank of America, Vice President of Small Business for Wells Fargo, Senior Vice President for Pinnacle Financial Partners, and Director of Business Development for LendEsy. Through generations of perseverance in manual labor professions, Brian’s ancestors paved the way for him to receive higher education and pursue illustrious careers.
Glades Redd
Glades (Gladies, Gladys) Redd Washington was born in 1928 to parents Jack and Josephine Redd. Glades lived a life full of faithfulness to her religion, always putting God first and being involved in her church community. Glades was known to be “kind, caring, giving, concerned, loyal” and a great cook, leaving a lasting impression as an immensely loving woman.
Taxicab with Cargo
In 1955, the Southwest Times reported that only forty “cabs [are] allowed to operate at one time in Pulaski, and anyone applying for a permit must wait until a vacancy occurs.” In the same article, Bufford Redd, son of William Redd, is listed as a taxicab driver in the county.
Josephine Bland Redd
Josephine Bland Redd (courtesy of the Redd Family)
Dorothy Redd
Dorothy Redd (far left) and two others (courtesy of the Redd Family)
Sponge
Josephine not only nurtured her family with her love, but she also worked extremely hard to provide for her children. Josephine spent countless hours performing underappreciated labor to support her family.
Josephine Redd
Josephine Bland Redd was born on July 24, 1901, in Virginia. She married Jack Redd in 1918, and the couple had six children: Kathleen Redd Clifton, Juanita Redd, Dorothy “June” Redd, Gladies Redd-Washington, Edith Bell Redd Parish, and Enoch Redd. Josephine is remembered for her culinary skills as a baker and a cook, her lovingness, faith, and hard work.
Cash
Brian Keith Redd was born on November 18, 1976, in Pulaski to parents Shirley and James Redd Jr. Brian’s grandparents were Lucy and James “Budd” Redd Sr, making his great grandparents William and Sarah Redd, and great great grandparents Jack Redd and Cora Miller. Like his ancestors, Brian worked very diligently in many leadership positions within the banking industry.
Banking
Brian started as a financial planner at American Express, then he served as Senior Vice President of Bank of America, Vice President of Small Business for Wells Fargo, Senior Vice President for Pinnacle Financial Partners, and Director of Business Development for LendEsy. Through generations of perseverance in manual labor professions, Brian’s ancestors paved the way for him to receive higher education and pursue illustrious careers.
Jack Redd
Jack Redd was born in Orange County, Virginia, in the 1860s to parents J. and E. Redd. On record, Jack is listed under many names such as Jack, Jackson, Felix, and Phillip. In 1888, Jack married Cora Miller, and the couple had several children. Jack then remarried Josephine Bland and they had seven children. According to the family, the two sets of children were unified, proclaiming that “[they] are one," conjunct family. The two families did not recognize the labels of “step-sister,” “step-brother,” or “half-sibling,” they were one conjunct family. Jack’s family was always well taken care of due to his hard work as a laborer. In the family scrapbook under “Daddy Jack’s” entry, the family reflects upon the resilience of the family, recounting that they are immensely proud of their ancestors who “would be proud of our actions and that we are leaving a positive and worthwhile legacy for the generations to come.”