William H. Crogman (1841-1931)

William H. Crogman (1841-1931)

by BushLawson | Jan 23, 2007 | African American History, People

William H. Crogman was born on the West Indian island of St. Martin’s in 1841.  At age 12 he was orphaned; by age 14, he took to the sea with B.L. Bommer where he received an informal but international education as he traveled to such places as Europe, Asia, and South...