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April 9

1890: Robert Smalls married Charleston schoolteacher Annie E. Wigg. It was Smalls’ second marriage.

– Compiled by Mike McCombs

Editor’s Note: If you know of any significant dates pertaining to history, business, social life, etc., in the City of Beaufort, the Town of Port Royal, the old Beaufort District, the Sea Islands or anywhere else in northern Beaufort County that you feel we could or should add to our list, please let us know at TheIslandNews@gmail.com.

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