Islay Walden facts for kids
Alfred Islay Walden (born 1847, died 1884) was an American poet, teacher, and religious leader. He was born in Randolph County, North Carolina. At the time, he was forced to live as an enslaved person. After the American Civil War, he became a free man.
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About Alfred Islay Walden
Alfred Walden wanted to become a teacher. He studied at Howard University to achieve this goal. A writer named Margo Lee Williams later wrote a book about his life.
Early Life and Education
Alfred Walden had poor eyesight. Despite this, he continued his education. He studied at the New Brunswick Theological Seminary. This school helped him prepare for his work as a religious leader.
His Career and Ministry
Alfred Walden wrote and published two books of poetry. After his studies, he went back to Randolph County. There, he started a church in a place called Lassiters Mills. He also taught lessons at the church every Sunday.
Alfred's Published Works
Alfred Islay Walden published two collections of his poems:
- Walden's Miscellaneous Poems Which the Author Desires to Dedicate to the Cause of Education and Humanity, published in 1873.
- Walden's Sacred Poems with a Sketch of His Life, published in 1877 in Hosford, North Carolina.
