Richard Valentine Explained

Richard M. Valentine (born 1822) was elected as a minister, farmer, and state legislator-elect in South Carolina during the Reconstruction era.[1] He resigned before serving.[2] [3]

He was born in South Carolina. He was an A.M.E. minister and was elected to represent Abbeville County in the South Carolina House.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Gatell, Frank Otto. Through Reconstruction. November 29, 1972. Oxford University Press. 9780195015454. Google Books.
  2. Book: Bryant, Lawrence Chesterfield. Negro Legislators in South Carolina, 1865-1894: Preliminary Report. November 29, 1966. South Carolina State College. 9780686055693. Google Books.
  3. Freedom's Lawmakers by Eric Foner Louisiana State University Press (1996) page 218

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