Gayton family.

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Pioneer family that was prominent in the African-American community in Seattle, Washington. Represented in the records are John T. Gayton (circa 1869-1954), founder of the First African Methodist Episcopal Church and the East Madison Young Men's Christian Association, both in Seattle, who migrated to Seattle in 1889; his son, John J. Gayton; and John J.'s sons, Carver and Gary Gayton.

From the description of Gayton family papers, 1920-1968. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 28411343

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creatorOf Gayton family. Gayton family papers, 1920-1968. University of Washington. Libraries
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Washington (State)--Seattle
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African American churches
African American families
African American families
African American Methodists
African Americans
Young Men's Christian associations
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Family

Active 1920

Active 1968

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