Alfred Islay Walden (1847 - 1884) was an American poet, teacher, and minister. He was born in Randolph County, North Carolina and enslaved. [1] [2] He was freed after the American Civil War and studied at Howard University with the intent to become a teacher. [3] Margo Lee Williams wrote a book about him. [4]
He had poor vision. He studied at the New Brunswick Theological Seminary. He published two volumes of poetry. [4] He returned to Randolph County and established a church in Lassiters Mills. He taught at the church on Sundays. [4]
Alfred Islay Walden (1847 - 1884) was an American poet, teacher, and minister. He was born in Randolph County, North Carolina and enslaved. [1] [2] He was freed after the American Civil War and studied at Howard University with the intent to become a teacher. [3] Margo Lee Williams wrote a book about him. [4]
He had poor vision. He studied at the New Brunswick Theological Seminary. He published two volumes of poetry. [4] He returned to Randolph County and established a church in Lassiters Mills. He taught at the church on Sundays. [4]