Nicholas Burton Explained

Nicholas Burton was an American A.M.E. Church minister, sheriff, and politician in Louisiana. He served in the Louisiana House of Representatives in 1877 and 1878.^[1]

Burton was involved in a disputed election with Cain Sartain.^{[2] [3] [4]}

See also

• African-American officeholders during and following the Reconstruction era

Notes and References

1. Freedom's Lawmakers by Eric Foner page 33
2. Web site: Official Journal of the Proceedings of the House of Representatives of the State of Louisiana. Louisiana Legislature House of. Representatives. April 23, 1877. The State. Google Books.
3. 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. April 23, 1878. Google Books.
4. Web site: Miscellaneous Documents: 30th Congress, 1st Session - 49th Congress, 1st Session. United States Congress. House. April 23, 1878. Google Books.