The students of the Radical University: Joseph O'Hear

Joseph Mouton O'Hear (b. abt 1858, d. October 27, 1883)
South Carolina.  Born free. Mulatto.
Occupation: teacher.
Father's occupation: drayman, cotton sampler.
Mother's occupation: seamstress.

Joseph O'Hear was born in South Carolina around 1858 to Julia and Saint (or Samuel) O'Hear.  His parents were free African Americans living in Charleston.  His mother worked as a seamstress, and his father worked as a drayman and cotton sampler.

Joseph registered at the University of South Carolina in February 1874.  He was a college student following the classical studies track.  The university closed before he completed his degree.  He then returned to Charleston and worked as a teacher.  He died in Charleston in 1883.

Sources
1). 1860; Census Place: Charleston Ward 8, Charleston, South Carolina; Page: 510

2). 1880; Census Place: Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina; Roll: 1222; Page: 503A; Enumeration District: 076.

3). Index to Register of Black Deaths film # 2AG. Charleston, SC, USA: 1871-1889. Microfilm, Charleston South Carolina Library

4). 1870; Census Place: Charleston Ward 6, Charleston, South Carolina; Roll: M593_1487; Page: 541B