Reuben Kendrick Explained

Reuben Kendrick was a constable and state representative in Mississippi. He was born into slavery in Louisiana. He was appointed constable in Amite County, Mississippi in 1869 by Governor Adelbert Ames. He was elected to a seat in the Mississippi House of Representatives in 1871 and served from 1872 to 1875.[1] He represented Amite County.[2] He and other Mississippi state legislators were photographed in 1874 by E. von Seutter.[3]

In 1876 he wrote the governor about being denied his right to vote.[4] [5]

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  1. Book: Foner, Eric. Freedom's Lawmakers: A Directory of Black Officeholders During Reconstruction. Louisiana State University Press. 1996. 978-0807120828. Baton Rouge. 125.
  2. News: 1872 Jan JR Mc House of Rep State of MS . 5 November 2022 . The Semi-Weekly Clarion . 5 January 1872 . 4.
  3. Web site: Reuben Kendrick ยท Mississippi State University Libraries. msstate-exhibits.libraryhost.com.
  4. Web site: Cincinnati Daily Gazette, Aug 2, 1876 โ€“ Against All Odds.
  5. Web site: Reuben Kendrick โ€“ Against All Odds.