James Bliss (politician) explained

James Bliss (died April 17, 1891)^[1] was a state legislator in Alabama.^[2] He represented Sumter County, Alabama in the Alabama House of Representatives.^[3] He served in 1874.^[4]

Masked men went to his home in Hale County, Alabama while he was out and he reportedly fled the area as a result.^{[5] [6] [7]} The account was disputed.^{[8] [9]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: "james bliss" sumter county alabama - Google Search. www.google.com.
2. Web site: Black Members of the Alabama Legislature Who Served During The Reconstruction Period of 1868-1879 Historical Marker. www.hmdb.org.
3. Book: Bailey, Richard. They Too Call Alabama Home: African American Profiles, 1800-1999. February 24, 1999. Pyramid Pub.. 9780967188300. Google Books.
4. Web site: Journal. Alabama Legislature House of. Representatives. February 24, 1876. Google Books.
5. Book: Fleming, Walter Lynwood. Civil War and Reconstruction in Alabama. February 24, 1905. Columbia University Press. 9780231906586. Google Books.
6. Web site: Congressional Record: Proceedings and Debates of the ... Congress. United States. Congress. February 24, 1875. U.S. Government Printing Office. Google Books.
7. Web site: The Nation. February 24, 1874. J.H. Richards. Google Books.
8. Web site: Civil War and Reconstruction in Alabama. Walter L.. Fleming. November 22, 2019. Good Press. Google Books.
9. Web site: Affairs in Alabama ...: Report. United States Congress House Select Committee on Affairs in. Alabama. February 24, 1875. Google Books.