Alexander H. Darnes was born into slavery in St. Augustine, Florida, in the household of Joseph Lee and Frances Kirby Smith, at what is now known as the Segui-Kirby Smith House at 12 Aviles Street.
Alexander H. Darnes was born into slavery in St. Augustine, Florida. He and his mother were held by Joseph Lee, a judge, and Frances Kirby Smith, at what is now known as the Segui-Kirby Smith House at 12 Aviles Street.