Carlton Alexander Lindsey was a Democratic member of the Mississippi House of Representatives, representing Choctaw County, from 1908 to 1920 and from 1928 to 1932.
Carlton Lindsey | |
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| Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the Choctaw County district | |
| In office January 1928 – January 1932 | |
| In office January 1908 – January 1920 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 4, 1853 Choctaw County, MS |
| Political party | Democrat (1900-) |
| Other political affiliations | People's (1894-1900) |
Biography edit
Carlton Alexander Lindsey was born on February 4, 1853, near Huntsville, Choctaw County, Mississippi.[1][2] He was the son of Carlton and Martha Susan (Caperton) Lindsey.[1][2] He married Mattie Emelia Love in 1883.[1][2] He was a member of the People's Party from 1894 to 1900.[1][2] He switched to the Democratic Party afterwards.[2][1] He was first elected to the Mississippi House of Representatives to represent his native Choctaw County in November 1907 for the 1908-1912 term.[2][1] He was re-elected in 1912 and 1916.[3][1][2] He was then re-elected to the position in 1928 for the 1928-1932 term.[4]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f g History, Mississippi Department of Archives and (1917). The Official and Statistical Register of the State of Mississippi. Department of Archives and History.
- ^ a b c d e f g History, Mississippi Department of Archives and (1908). The Official and Statistical Register of the State of Mississippi. Department of Archives and History.
- ^ Representatives, Mississippi Legislature House of (1930). Journal.
- ^ Mississippi. Legislature (1928-01-01). "Hand book : biographical data of members of Senate and House, personnel of standing committees [1928]". Mississippi Legislature Hand Books.
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