Remembering the life and legacy of Samuel Ballton, 'The Pickle King of Greenlawn'
Samuel Ballton was a former slave-turned-farmer who became a big part of the Greenlawn community.
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Feb 18, 2025, 10:35 AM
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Samuel Ballton was a former slave-turned-farmer who became a big part of the Greenlawn community.
This is the story of the man who has become known as the “Pickle King of Greenlawn.”
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