Millie-Christine McCoy Photograph, circa 1900

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Millie-Christine McCoy Photograph, circa 1900

1900

https://digital.lib.ecu.edu/special/ead/findingaids/1340

Circa 1900 cabinet photograph of the conjoined twins Millie-Christine McCoy (1851-1912), who were born as African-American slaves in Columbus County, North Carolina. Photograph was taken by Frank Wendt, Boonton, New Jersey, and is autographed on verso by Millie-Christine.

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East Carolina University. J.Y. Joyner Library

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East Carolina University. J.Y. Joyner Library

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Millie-Christine, 1851-1912

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Public Domain, Link Millie-Christine McCoy, Siamese twins, were born in Welches Creek Township near Whiteville, the daughters of Jacob and Monemia, slaves of Jabez McCoy, a local farmer. Their potential show value was recognized early, and between 18 May 1852 and 1860 they passed through several hands. Their first real promoter was W. J. L. Millar, a professor turned showman, who picked them up in Boston when they were four and took them to Canada, Great Britain, and the Continent. Their las...