Joseph Connaughton (politician) explained

Joseph Connaughton was a state legislator in Louisiana. He was elected to two terms. He only served part of his second term in the Louisiana House of Representatives. He was African American.^[1]

He represented Rapides Parish, Louisiana in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1872 until 1875 when he lost his seat due to the Wheeler Compromise.^[2]

He was part of the 1873 Louisiana Colored Men's Convention in New Orleans.^[3] He served on the Committee on Canals and Drainage.^[4]

See also

• African-American officeholders during and following the Reconstruction era

Notes and References

1. Book: Vincent, Charles. Black Legislators in Louisiana during Reconstruction. January 28, 2011. SIU Press. 9780809385812 . Google Books.
2. Book: Foner . Eric . Freedom's Lawmakers: A Directory of Black Officeholders During Reconstruction . 1 August 1996 . LSU Press . 978-0-8071-2082-8 . en . October 22, 2022. 49.
3. Web site: State Colored Men's Convention. September 5, 1873. n/a.
4. Web site: Official Journal of the Proceedings of House of Representatives of the State of Louisiana at the ... General Assembly .... Louisiana Legislature House of. Representatives. September 5, 1873. Google Books.