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Madam C.J. Walker was the first born child of her family on this day. She was born in Delta, Louisiana. Her name that she was born with was actually Sarah Breedlove. Her parents are Owen and Minerva Anderson Breedlove.
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Madam C.J. Walker's mother dies. A year later in 1875 Owen her father died as well. Madam C.J. Walker is now only seven and both of her parents are gone.
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Sarah and her sister, Louvenia, move to Vicksburg, Missouri. Louvenia also brings along her husband, Jesse Powell.
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At the age of 14 Sarah Breedlove (Madam C.J. Walker) married Moses McWilliams.
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Just after a couple years of being married, Sarah and Moses have a baby girl named Lelia. Sarah Breedlove was only 17 years old at this time.
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About two short years went by after having a child until Moses McWilliams past away. He is said to of died in an accident. Sarah Breedlove is now widowed at only 20 years old.
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During this year Sarah moved to Denver, Colorado. She worked as a hair care sales representative for Annie Malone. Also during this time Sarah came up with a method of straightening African-American hair.
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During this year Sarah got married to Charles Joseph Walker. This marriage made her name now Madam C.J. Walker. He was a newspaper worker so that helped Madam C.J. Walker get her hair products advertised.
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During this year Madam C.J. Walker moved to Pittsburgh, and opened Lelia College. She had her daughter, Lelia, manages it, and also had a factory to make all of her products.
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This year she moved to Indianapolis, Indiana to start headquarters for her hair products.
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On this day Madam C.J. Walker died at the age of 50. She died at Villa Lewaro.
