Jackson Creek Middle School

American Heroes: Madame C.J. Walker

~*Timeline *~

1867- Born as Sarah Breedlove.

1878- Yellow fever epidemic strikes killing many and the cotton crop was spoiled.

1881- Sarah left her sister and married one Moses McWilliams.

1885- Sarah has a daughter, Lelia.

1887- Moses dies.

1887- Sarah moves to St. Louis.

1905- Sarah moves to Denver, Colorado.

1906- Sarah got married to Charles Joseph Walker, becoming Madame C. J. Walker.

1908- Madame Walker moved to Pittsburgh and opened the Lelia college.

1910- Madame Walker moved to Indianapolis, Indiana to start her headquarters for her hair products.

1919- Madame Walker dies.

Madame Walker's Home

Biography

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by: Leah S.
Last updated: 12-12-2001