William Joseph Melton was a wealthy Plantation owner in Wilcox County who became very active in political affairs. His influence became so great that he was called "The Great Mogul of The East." His daughter Corrie took a photograph of her father with her on a trip to Europe. She commissioned an Italian Sclupter to carve the likeness of her fathe. The statue was shipped from Italy to Claiborne, Alabama via boat.
William Joseph Melton was a wealthy Plantation owner in Wilcox County who became very active in political affairs. His influence became so great that he was called "The Great Mogul of The East." His daughter Corrie took a photograph of her father with her on a trip to Europe. She commissioned an Italian Sclupter to carve the likeness of her fathe. The statue was shipped from Italy to Claiborne, Alabama via boat.
Bio by: David Cahoon
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