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Rosetta Gaston

1885 – 1981

African-American community activist

Elevator operator
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About Rosetta Gaston

Lived 1885 – 1981 (aged 95–96). Rosetta Gaston was an elevator operator.

Rosetta Gaston (January 29, 1885 – February, 1981) was a Black historian and community advocate in Brownsville, Brooklyn. She organized the Brooklyn Branch of the Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History.

Early life Rosetta Gaston was born in New York City. Her father was Andrew J. Gaston, a pastor at the Union American Methodist Episcopal Church in Yorkville, Manhattan. Her mother was Emma H. (Lane) Gaston. They came to New York from Raleigh, North Carolina in 1866. Stone Avenue was renamed Mother Gaston Boulevard.

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
1981
Occupation
Elevator operator
Employers
Bergdorf Goodman
Also known as
Mother Gaston

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Rosetta Gaston?

African-American community activist

When was Rosetta Gaston born?

Rosetta Gaston was born on 29 January 1885.

When did Rosetta Gaston die?

Rosetta Gaston died in 1981.

What was Rosetta Gaston's occupation?

Rosetta Gaston was an elevator operator.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rosetta Gaston

· Wikidata: Q114795251

· DBpedia: Rosetta Gaston

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