J. Goldsteen Dupree (c. 1846 – 1873) was an assassinated Republican[1] African-American member of the Texas House of Representatives.[2] He testified against two fellow black legislators who were then unseated for having received ineligible votes.[3] Dupree was murdered, allegedly by white vigilantes.

J. Goldsteen Dupree
Texas House of Representatives
In office
February 8, 1870 – January 14, 1873
Personal details
Bornc. 1846
Died1873(1873-00-00) (aged 26–27)
Political partyRepublican

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  1. ^ "Texas Legislators: Past & Present - Mobile". lrl.texas.gov.
  2. ^ "TSHA | Dupree, J. Goldsteen". www.tshaonline.org.
  3. ^ "Forever Free: The Biographies - Page 3 | TSLAC". www.tsl.texas.gov.