James Adams Hyman

Good morning again, James... it's always sad to me that people like this often die so young. Makes you wonder what more they could have accomplished if they lived longer.

That's very cool (except for how young he died) James Dray . Of course the second anyone mentions North Carolina I loose my focus on the story because I can only think of the Goddess of NC Nina Hollander  .

The world of literacy  opens the door for unlimited possibilities.

It is so sad that even in our time the many folks that still struggle with getting a good education.

Good morning James. The struggle for a quality education continues today for all but the exceptional like James. So sad. Enjoy your day!

Hello James - like Nina Hollander, when I read about someone who has died at a relatively young age, I do wonder "what might have been".

Good morning James,

What a great story!  Like so many commenters stated, he died too young.  A

I am not much of a history buff, but I think I would find it interesting to know the differences between why people considered themselves republican or democrat back then compared to today's way of thinking.

Hi James Dray - I just saw some other comments and they said the same as I am going to say...he died way too young. Being able to read and write was a key component of his success. 

Great story about James James Dray I love how you bring to light the stories that may not be well known and still they definitely mattered.

Hi James- and I have to agree with Nina Hollander it is such a shame that he died so young. Think of what more he would have accomplished. 

Wow not this is a major first back in the day.  He said the tone for future people in government.

Thank you very much, James, for sharing this interesting story.

Take care, be safe and have a very special weekend.

Hi James:

That was certainly quite the life transition. Thanks for an interesting read!

Jeff

Hello James, great story and accomplishment by James Adam Hyman. Sadly he died early.

That would be a great accomplishment for any man but to do so back in the mid eighteen hundreds was quite an achievement. Good luck on your Sunday golf game tomorrow James Dray 

Hi James,  Thanks for sharing this story of John Adams Hyman.  He had a lot of drive and determination to accomplish so many things.

Looking at my life and remembering what my father used to say "wow that is a young age to die", Endre

John Adams Hyman repeatedly broke laws prohibiting his education so he could learn to read and write, and as a result, was sold at least eight times.

 From slavery to Congress! That is an amazing path! James Adams Hyman is truly a historic figure.