Daniel McClellan was a pioneer, pitching the first perfect game of record in the Negro Leagues. How, then, is it possible that his grave went unmarked for more than half a century? This is a question Brian Seltzer answers on a visit to Eden Cemetery in Delaware County, where McClellan is buried. We also learn about the history of Eden itself, the factors that contributed to it becoming the first Black-owned public cemetery in the United States, and what Eden can teach us about the inherent obstacles of African-American genealogy. 

Here are some links we referenced in the episode:

Eden Cemetery

African-American Genealogy Group resources

Thanks to our guests:

Hakeem Thomas Sr. 

Dean Henry

Follow us on Twitter: @TheJawncast.

Daniel McClellan was a pioneer, pitching the first perfect game of record in the Negro Leagues. How, then, is it possible that his grave went unmarked for more than half a century? This is a question<a href="twitter/brianseltzer"> Brian Seltzer</a> answers on a visit to Eden Cemetery in Delaware County, where McClellan is buried. We also learn about the history of Eden itself, the factors that contributed to it becoming the first Black-owned public cemetery in the United States, and what Eden can teach us about the inherent obstacles of African-American genealogy. 
Here are some links we referenced in the episode:
<a href="https://www.edencemetery.org/">Eden Cemetery</a>
<a href="https://aagg.org/">African-American Genealogy Group resources</a>
Thanks to our guests:
Hakeem Thomas Sr. 
Dean Henry
Follow us on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/thejawncast" data-stringify-link="http://twitter.com/thejawncast" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true">@TheJawncast</a>.

Unique and unexpected stories out of Philadelphia. Made here, for everyone. Hosted and produced by Brian Seltzer and Sabrina Boyd-Surka.

Unique and unexpected stories out of Philadelphia. Made here, for everyone. Hosted and produced by Brian Seltzer and Sabrina Boyd-Surka.

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