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James Limes oral history interview, 2014-08-22

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Limes, James Jero, Jr

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In this interview, Kelly Limes-Taylor Henderson asks James Limes about his childhood. He discusses his father extensively. He also discusses living in South Carolina, his siblings, living in New York, and his mother's parenting.James (Rocky) Jero Limes Jr. was born in 1932 in Georgetown, South Carolina. He moved to New York with his family in 1944 at the age of twelve and still resides there. James met his wife Jenita in 1955, and the couple married in 1957. In December 2016, James and Jenita celebrated 59 years of marriage. They have three children, eight grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. James retired from the Post Office after 34 years of service.
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Henderson, Kelly Limes-Taylor
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Georgia State University

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Digital Library of Georgia

Keywords

  1. African American Families
  2. African Americans
  3. Fatherhood
  4. Mother And Child
  5. Prayer
  6. Southern States

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