Thomas Winn as portrayed by a student from the Immaculate Conception School of Jamaica Estates, NY.
I am Thomas Winn, otherwise known as Captain William Lloyd, and to my friends who were real familiar with me...."Pop" Lloyd. I was born in 1812 and I am now 77 years old. Let me tell me about my life in this world.
I was once the Captain of my own ship, and sailed the seven seas as a pirate and buccaneer. I was bold and savvy and no one could get past me. I did some really bad things as a pirate, but will not admit to any. I lived and toiled hard but alas the evil poison Rum was my ruin. I lost everything. I ended up in the port city of New York, alone and forgotten.
Mrs. Hadley, a missionary converted me to the world of goodness. At one of their meetings, there I was ... a filthy and ragged man ... and I asked if there was salvation for the wickedest man in New York. They prayed with me and gave me shelter. I became one of them and my evil ways were behind me.
Presented May 22, 2004 by The Richmond Hill Historical Society, Maple Grove Cemetery, and The Immaculate Conception School of Jamaica Estates, NY (Dr. Charlene Jaffie, principal).
Copyright © 2004 Carl Ballenas & Nancy Cataldi.
No claim to Old Kew Gardens [.com] color photograph.
No claim to Old Kew Gardens [.com] color photograph.