James Frierson Explained

James Gordon Frierson (1835 - 1884)[1] was a state representative in Arkansas in 1871[2] and was re-elected for a second term. He also served at the 1874 Arkansas Constitutional Convention.[3] He established a high school. He was elected a judge. He married and had 3 children.[4]

He grew up in Mississippi and served in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War.[5]

Notes and References

  1. 1874 Arkansas Constitution. October 13, 1874. Arkansas Constitutions.
  2. Web site: Arkansas African American Legislators, 1868-1893. The Higher Learning Commission All Rights. Reserved. Magale Library.
  3. Web site: The Arkansas Handbook. Arkansas History. Commission. January 29, 1940. Arkansas History Commission. Google Books.
  4. Web site: Goodspeed's History of Craighead County, Arkansas. January 29, 1889. Press-Argus. Google Books.
  5. Web site: Historical Review of Arkansas: Its Commerce, Industry and Modern Affairs. Fay. Hempstead. January 29, 1911. Lewis Publishing Company. Google Books.

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