John Gartman Explained

John Gartman was an American state senator in Mississippi. He was a proponent of establishing Lincoln County, Mississippi.[1] He was a Republican.[2] [3]

He was succeeded by Joseph McAfee after Gartman moved from Covington County in 1843.[4]

He was elected in 1869 over Thomas R. Stockdale.[3] He chaired the committee on Humane and Benevolent Institutions.[5] He was succeeded by Hiram Cassedy Jr. in Pike's County.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Historical society makes plans for Lincoln County's 150th anniversary. Donna. Campbell. March 14, 2020. Daily Leader.
  2. Web site: Members elect to the Legislature. February 19, 1870. 4. newspapers.com.
  3. Web site: Publications of the Mississippi Historical Society . 1910 .
  4. Web site: Journal . 1843 .
  5. Web site: Journal. Mississippi Legislature. Senate. November 5, 1870. G.R. & J.S. Fall. Google Books.
  6. Web site: Pike County, Mississippi, 1798-1876: Pioneer Families and Confederate Soldiers, Reconstruction and Redemption. Luke Ward. Conerly. November 5, 1909. E. Russ Williams. Google Books.