Samuel A. McIvor
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Samuel A. McIver | |
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Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the Liberty County district | |
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Born | Georgia, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Residence(s) | Liberty County, Georgia, U.S. |
Profession | Politician |
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Samuel A. McIvor was an American politician. He served in the Georgia House of Representatives representing Liberty County, Georgia.
Early life
[edit]McIvor was one of the first African-Americans to register to vote in 1867 after the Reconstruction Act was passed.[1]
Career
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ a b Cook Bell, Karen (September 24, 2018). "Black Politics in Lowcountry Georgia after the Civil War". Retrieved July 19, 2022.
- ^ "Wants a Colored State University". The Atlanta Constitution. July 25, 1889. p. 5. Retrieved July 19, 2022.
- ^ Minor, Stephanie (August 2, 2012). "Dedication of the Georgia Capitol". Atlanta Magazine. Retrieved July 19, 2022.
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- African-American men in politics
- Republican Party members of the Georgia House of Representatives
- 19th-century African-American politicians
- 19th-century American legislators
- People from Liberty County, Georgia
- Republican Party (United States) politicians
- African-American state legislators in Georgia (U.S. state)
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