Eustace Edward Green facts for kids

Eustace Edward Green Sr. (1845-1931) was an important person who worked as a politician, teacher, and doctor. He lived in North Carolina and Georgia.

Early Life and Education

Eustace Edward Green Sr. was born on February 3, 1845. He was born into slavery. He became free on February 25, 1865, when the Union Army arrived in Wilmington. This was near the end of the American Civil War.

After gaining his freedom, Green started working as a carpenter. At the same time, he went to night school to get an education. He worked very hard. In 1872, he graduated from Lincoln University in Pennsylvania. He later earned a master's degree from the same university.

A Man of Many Talents

Green began his career as a teacher. He also worked as a clerk in a court. Later, he became a school principal. He was a leader in the medical field too. He founded and led the Colored Medical Association. He also served as president of the National Medical Association. This shows he cared deeply about health and helping others.

He also helped his community in other ways. He served on a county board that examined people for jobs. He was also a deputy clerk for a court.

Stepping into Politics

Eustace Green was interested in helping his community through government. He was chosen as a delegate for the 1868 constitutional convention. This was a meeting to write important rules for the state. He also served in the General Assemblies in 1868-1869 and 1869-1870.

Family Life

In 1879, Eustace Green married Georgia Cherry. She was from Tarboro, North Carolina. Her father, Henry C. Cherry, had also been a representative. Eustace and Georgia had four children together.

Serving in the North Carolina House

In 1882, Green was elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives. He represented New Hanover County. At this time, he lived in Wilmington and worked as a school principal.

He was a member of the Republican Party. He was nominated to be the Speaker of the House. However, he decided to withdraw his name. He did not want to upset his party leaders. He served in the House in 1882 and 1883. During his time, he was part of three important committees. These committees were Propositions and Grievances, Penal Institutions, and Education.

Becoming a Doctor

After his time in politics, Green decided to become a doctor. He graduated from Howard University Medical School in 1886.

In 1890, he moved to Macon, Georgia with his family. There, he opened a pharmacy called Central City Drug Store. He also became a landowner and landlord. Eustace and Georgia Green strongly supported education for African Americans. They even taught Henry Rutherford Butler. Butler later became Georgia's first African American pharmacist. He married Selena Sloan Butler, who was also a very important educator.

Later Life and Legacy

Eustace Edward Green Sr. passed away on June 1, 1931. He was visiting his family in Detroit at the time. He is buried at Linwood Cemetery in Macon, Georgia. His home at 353 Madison Street is still standing today.