At the height of slavery in the antebellum south, a free man of color sold himself into indentured servitude and went on to become one of the wealthiest land owners of the time. And in the process built a multi-racial community.
At the height of slavery in the antebellum south, a free man of color sold himself into indentured servitude and went on to become one of the wealthiest land owners of the time. And in the process built a multi-racial community.
Ann L. Patterson Early was born on July 29th, 1937 in Nashville, TN. When Ann was a young girl, she would spend many hours with her grandmother, Big Mama. Big Mama would tell Ann of their family history and the rich stories about her great great grandfather, Sherrod Bryant. He was a man of color who lived during the height of slavery in the antebellum South. Sherrod sold himself into indentured servitude. He went on to become one of the wealthiest land owners of the time, and in the process, built a multi-racial community. Ann promised Big Mama when she was young lady, that she would write a book about this amazing man. After many years of research, at age 60, Ann did exactly that. In 2008, Ann was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Ann's son Quinn became her primary care taker. Over the next five years, they spent beautiful quality time together. Ann shared the stories from Big Mama that she wrote in her sole authored novel about her family lineage, tying back to the brave indentured servant Sherrod Bryant and his adventures. Ann's wish was for Quinn to carry on her dream of bringing this story to life. Ann passed the torch to Quinn who began to carry it with pride. In 2013 Dr. Ann L. Patterson Early passed away from complications of Alzheimer's. Quinn Early was born on Long Island, New York. He grew up in the theater where his mother, Ann was a play write. Quinn got an education in acting at a very young age. He always knew that he wanted a career in the performing arts but had a detour along the way. The NFL became his stage in 1988 when Quinn played wide receiver for 12 years. Since retiring from the NFL, Quinn has dedicated his life to various charities and working with children. As a tribute to Ann, Quinn has started the Ann Early Intervention Foundation which focuses on brain health, preservation and recovery in Ann's name. Proceeds from the sale of Bryant Acres will go to the foundation, as well as, the Alzheimer's association.
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