What is Essie Mae Washington Williams's middle name?
Mae
Essie Mae Washington Williams date of birth:
October 12, 1925
How old was Essie Mae Washington Williams when died?
87
Where was Essie Mae Washington Williams born?
Edgefield, South Carolina
When did Essie Mae Washington Williams die?
February 4, 2013
What is Essie Mae Washington Williams nationality?
American
What is Essie Mae Washington Williams's occupation?
Teacher
Short Biography
Essie Mae Washington-Williams (October 12, 1925 – February 4, 2013) was an American teacher, author, and writer. She is best known as the natural and oldest child of Strom Thurmond, Governor of South Carolina and longtime United States Senator, known for his pro-racial segregation policies. Of mixed race, she was born to Carrie Butler, a 16-year-old black girl who worked as a household servant for Thurmond's parents, and Thurmond, then 22 and unmarried. Washington-Williams grew up in the family of one of her mother's sisters, not learning of her biological parents until 1938 when her mother came for a visit and informed Essie Mae she was her mother. She graduated from college, earned a master's degree, married and had a family, and had a 30-year professional career in education.