Andrew Jackson Davison was the first African-American attorney in Athens County, Ohio. He practiced criminal defense, estate and divorce.[1]
References
edit- ^ Zaros, Demetra; Ulbrich, Emma; Davenport, Shelby (12 February 2020). "The life of Andrew Jackson Davison – Part Three". The Athens NEWS.
Further reading
edit- Walker, William (29 January 2020). "In series, students shine light on Athens' first black attorney". The Athens NEWS.
- Zaros, Demetra; Ulbrich, Emma; Davenport, Shelby (5 February 2020). "In search of Andrew Jackson Davison". The Athens NEWS.
- Smith, Terry (26 February 2020). "19th century local Black lawyer finally honored in courtroom". The Athens NEWS.
- Christy, Miranda. "Athens' First Black Attorney". A Wartime Enterprise: Black Experience in Athens County, 1840–1885.