George William Butler was an American state legislator in Mississippi. He represented Sharkey County, Mississippi in the Mississippi House of Representatives from 1884 to 1894.[1][2]
George William Butler | |
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| Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives | |
| In office 1884–1894 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 1, 1855 Port Gibson, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Politician |
In 1884 he served on the Committee of Engrossed Bills.[3]
In 1890, he was described as one of six Republicans in the Mississippi House.[4] He and G. W. Gayles were the last two African Americans to serve in the Mississippi House for the next 74 years[5] when Robert G. Clark served.[6]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "George William Butler – Against All Odds".
- ^ Biennial Report of the Departments and Benevolent Institutions of the State of Mississippi for the Years. J.L. Power, State Printer. 1884.
- ^ Journal. 1884.
- ^ "Clarion-Ledger, February 13, 1890 – Against All Odds".
- ^ Robert G. Clark's Journey to the House. Univ. Press of Mississippi. ISBN 9781617034770.
- ^ African Americans of Jackson. Arcadia. 2008. ISBN 9780738553283.
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