Rensselaer Republican, Volume 16, Number 10, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 November 1883 — A South Carolina Prodigy. [ARTICLE]

A South Carolina Prodigy.

Frankfort, S. C., has a colored man who is as much of a prodigy as “Blind Tom.” His name is Zach Taylor, born in Cartaret county, of parents who were slaves, is 33 years of age, never went to school in his life, and yet he can build a mill, repair a watch, tune a piano, or print a newspaper. The most remarkable gift he has, however, is the ability to repeat Scripture, which he can do for hours at a time without making any mistake.