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Samuel Lightfoot

Maria's husband, a minister in Boise.

minor

Also known as Samuel, Mrs. Samuel Lightfoot

First appearance: part i emma lou

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  • Family and Boise connections
  • Protagonist
  • Harlem community figures

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See Samuel Lightfoot in part i emma lou