Azie Taylor Morton (1936-2003)

Azie Taylor Morton, born in Dale Texas in 1936, remains the only African American to serve as Treasurer of the United States (1977-1981). She was born in St. John Colony, Dale, Texas. Her mother Fleta Hazel Taylor was deaf and Morton was raised by her grandparents. As a teen there was no local high school… Continue Reading Azie Taylor Morton (1936-2003)