David B- Paul laurence

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  • Born June 27, 1872

    Born June 27, 1872
    Born in Dayton Ohio

  • Published two poems 1888

    Published two poems 1888
    “Our Martyred Soldiers” and “On the River”

  • Graduated high school 1891

    Graduated high school 1891
    Central HS

  • First book of poems made 1893

    First book of poems made 1893
    “Oak and Ivy”

  • Second book of poems made 1896

    Second book of poems made 1896
    “Majors and Minors”

  • Toured the U.K. 1897

    Toured the U.K. 1897
    reciting his poetry at various events

  • First collection of short stories 1898

    First collection of short stories 1898
    “Folks from Dixie”

  • Separated from wife 1902

    Separated from wife 1902
    Alice Ruth Moore Dunbar Nelson

  • Died February 9, 1906

    Died February 9, 1906
    Age 33 in Dayton Ohio
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    The Life of Paul Laurence