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Alfred Islay Walden (1847 - 1884) was an American poet, teacher, and minister. He was born in Randolph County, North Carolina and enslaved.[1][2] He was freed after the American Civil War and studied at Howard University with the intent to become a teacher.[3] Margo Lee Williams wrote a book about him.[4]

He had poor vision. He studied at the New Brunswick Theological Seminary. He published two volumes of poetry.[4] He returned to Randolph County and established a church in Lassiters Mills. He taught at the church on Sundays.[4]

Writings

• Walden's Miscellaneous Poems Which the Author Desires to Dedicate to the Cause of Education and Humanity, 1873
• Walden's Sacred Poems with a Sketch of His Life, Hosford, North Carolina 1877[5][6]

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