Lucius Amerson Explained

Lucius Davenport Amerson (October 7, 1933 – March 15, 1994)[1] was an American sheriff who in 1967 became the first black sheriff in the South since Reconstruction. He was elected to office in Macon County, Alabama and started his role in January 1967.[2] [3] [4] Amerson served for 20 years, until 1987, being re-elected four times.[5]

Amerson was born in Clinton, Alabama in 1933,[6] the son of Henry Amerson, a farmer, and Lewinie Amerson.[7]

Notes and References

  1. U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
  2. News: Sheriff Made History Simply by Doing His Job. https://archive.today/20130630140654/http://articles.washingtonpost.com/2008-08-14/news/36830139_1_first-black-sheriff-civil-rights-museum-officials. dead. June 30, 2013. Ruane. Michael E.. August 14, 2008. The Washington Post. 28 May 2013.
  3. Life Magazine. January 27, 1967. Volume 62. No. 4. Page 30B
  4. Web site: Alabama's First Black Sheriff Elected - Hd - Stock Footage . www.efootage.com . 16 June 2018.
  5. Web site: Lucius Amerson. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. 12 June 2022.
  6. U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
  7. 1930, 1940 United States Federal Census

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