Simon Estes [SEP] place of birth
viewed as part of a group of performers who were instrumental in helping to break down the barriers of racial prejudice in the opera world.
Early life and education.
Estes was born in Centerville, Iowa, the son of Ruth Jeter Estes and Simon Estes. His father was a coal-miner and his grandfather was a former slave who had been sold at auction for $500. Named for his father, Estes was called 'Billy' within his family circle to avoid confusion when addressing the two. One of
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