James Ward Porter was elected a state representative in Georgia during the Reconstruction era, representing Chatham County. Before becoming a representative he was the owner of a tailor's shop in Savannah. This was unusual, as the laws in Georgia at the time largely prohibited Black people from owning property.[1] He and other African Americans were expelled from the legislature.[2][3]
James Ward Porter | |
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| Georgia Assembly | |
| In office 1868–? | |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
See also
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edit- ^ Edmund L. Drago (1982). Black Politicians and Reconstruction in Georgia: A Splendid Failure. University of Georgia Press. pp. 38–. ISBN 978-0-8203-1438-9.
- ^ "United States Congressional serial set". U.S. Government Printing Office. December 16, 1869 – via Google Books.
- ^ Senate, United States (December 16, 1871). "Senate Documents". U.S. Government Printing Office – via Google Books.
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