Caeser P. Chisolm Explained

Caeser P. Chisolm was a state legislator. He represented Colleton County, South Carolina in the South Carolina House of Representatives.^[1]

He provided testimony as a witness to injuries causing disability to U.S. Colored Troops veteran James Perkins.^[2]

Chisolm received a charter to operate ferry service across the Ashepoo River.^[3]

He served in the 55th General Assembly in 1882 and 1883.^[4] Two of his children, Tom.and Silvia, gave accounts to the Slave Narrative Project.

See also

• African-American officeholders during and following the Reconstruction era

Notes and References

1. Web site: South Carolina Legislature Online - Search. www.scstatehouse.gov.
2. Web site: Perkins, James. USCT Pension File Abstract, K 35th USCT, Round O and Jacksonboro, SC | IAAM Center for Family History.
3. Book: Journal of the Senate of the State of South Carolina, Being the Sessions of. 1881. Charles P. Pelham, State Printer.
4. Web site: South Carolina During the Late 1800s - The 55th General Assembly (1882-1883). www.carolana.com.