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