James L. Boldridge, Date of Birth, Date of Death
TweetJames L. Boldridge
American horse trainer
Date of Birth: 17-Dec-1868
Date of Death: 18-May-1918
Profession: horse trainer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius 
About James L. Boldridge
- James L.
- Boldridge (December 17, 1868 - May 18, 1918) was a famous horse trainer in the late 19th century and early 20th century, and is the only other African-American other than Hiram Young buried in an Independence, Missouri cemetery along with other honored city leaders/pioneers, at a time when African-American burials were segregated. "James Boldridge – Boldridge was among the top horse trainers in Independence, and his stable was located behind his house at 212 E.
- Maple Ave.
- Boldridge’s funeral took place at St.
- Paul A.M.E.
- Church in 1917(sic).
- His horse remained without a rider in the funeral procession."
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