Edward Anderson | |
|---|---|
| Texas House of Representatives | |
| In office January 14, 1873 – March 22, 1873 | |
| Succeeded by | Erich Schmidt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 1, 1820 |
| Died | December 11, 1896 (aged 76) |
| Political party | Republican |
Edward Anderson (February 1, 1820 – December 11, 1896) was a state legislator in Texas during the Reconstruction era. He served in the Texas House of Representatives for District 14 in 1873.[1] Anderson was unseated later that year after testimony from fellow legislators.[2]
A former slave, he was documented as a farmer.[3]
References
- ^ "Em Anderson". Legislative Reference Library of Texas. Retrieved December 5, 2022.
- ^ Pitre, Merline (December 28, 1985). Through Many Dangers, Toils, and Snares: The Black Leadership of Texas, 1868-1900. Eakin Press. ISBN 9780890155240 – via Google Books.
- ^ Parsons, Chuck (March 15, 2018). Captain Jack Helm: A Victim of Texas Reconstruction Violence. University of North Texas Press. ISBN 9781574417265 – via Google Books.
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