Samuel A. McIvor was an American politician. He served in the Georgia House of Representatives representing Liberty County, Georgia.

Samuel A. McIver
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
from the Liberty County district
Personal details
BornGeorgia, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
Residence(s)Liberty County, Georgia, U.S.
ProfessionPolitician
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Early life

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McIvor was one of the first African-Americans to register to vote in 1867 after the Reconstruction Act was passed.[1]

Career

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During the 1888–89 session, McIvor introduced a bill to create a state university for African Americans.[2] In July 1889, he participated in a procession of over 200 legislators to dedicate the newly built Georgia State Capitol. He was the only Black person in the entire procession.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b Cook Bell, Karen (September 24, 2018). "Black Politics in Lowcountry Georgia after the Civil War". Retrieved July 19, 2022.
  2. ^ "Wants a Colored State University". The Atlanta Constitution. July 25, 1889. p. 5. Retrieved July 19, 2022.
  3. ^ Minor, Stephanie (August 2, 2012). "Dedication of the Georgia Capitol". Atlanta Magazine. Retrieved July 19, 2022.