John J. Neimore
John J. Neimore | |
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John J. Neimore, circa 1901/1910, Los Angeles | |
| Born | John James Neimore February 23, 1862 Washington County, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | March 9, 1912 (aged 50) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Angelus-Rosedale Cemetery |
| Occupation(s) | Newspaper publisher and editor |
| Years active | 1879–1912 |
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| Notable work | The California Eagle |
| Successor | Charlotta Bass |
| Spouse | Ida Lewis Neimore |
| Children | 1 |
John James Neimore (February 23, 1862 – March 9, 1912) was a publisher and editor, who founded the California Eagle, the oldest African-American newspaper in the Western US. He appointed Charlotta Bass as his successor upon his death, making her one of the first African-American women to operate a newspaper.