George English (politician) explained

For people with similar names see George English (disambiguation)

George English was a state legislator in Alabama. He was elected in 1878 to represent Wilcox County, Alabama^{[1] [2]} after the Reconstruction era unraveled and Democrats reasserted control, disenfranchising African Americans. English was one of the last African Americans to serve in the Alabama House of Representatives.^[3] The Farmer's Magazine and Kentucky Live-stock Monthly disparaged him and the other last remaining African American member in the House in a description printed in 1877.^[4]

English had accused fellow representative Hugh A. Carson of stealing money from him, but the issue was settled by their attorneys before legal action was taken.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: African-American Legislators in Reconstruction Alabama . Alabama Department of Archives and History . 3 July 2021 . 3 August 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220803140242/https://archives.alabama.gov/afro/AfricanAmerican%20Legislators%20in%20Reconstruction%20Alabama1867.pdf . dead .
2. Web site: The General Assembly - List of senators and representatives . The Times-Argus . 3 July 2021 . 2 . 22 November 1878.
3. Book: Bailey, Richard. Neither Carpetbaggers Nor Scalawags: Black Officeholders During the Reconstruction of Alabama, 1867-1878. June 3, 2010. NewSouth Books. 9781588381897. Google Books.
4. Web site: The Farmer's Magazine and Kentucky Live-stock Monthly .... John. Duncan. June 3, 1877. J. Duncan. Google Books.
5. News: George English and H. A. Carson . 3 July 2021 . The Montgomery Advertiser . 11 December 1878 . 3.