Samuel A. McIvor explained

Samuel A. McIver
State House:Georgia
District:Liberty County
Birth Place:Georgia, U.S.
Nationality:American
Party:Republican
Residence:Liberty County, Georgia, U.S.
Profession:Politician
Footnotes:[1]

Samuel A. McIvor was an American politician. He served in the Georgia House of Representatives representing Liberty County, Georgia.

Early life

McIvor was one of the first African-Americans to register to vote in 1867 after the Reconstruction Act was passed.[1]

Career

During the 1888–89 session, McIvor introduced a bill to create a state university for African Americans.[2] In July 1889, he participated in a procession of over 200 legislators to dedicate the newly built Georgia State Capitol. He was the only Black person in the entire procession.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cook Bell . Karen . Black Politics in Lowcountry Georgia after the Civil War. July 19, 2022 . September 24, 2018.
  2. News: Wants a Colored State University . July 19, 2022 . The Atlanta Constitution . July 25, 1889 . 5.
  3. Web site: Minor . Stephanie . Dedication of the Georgia Capitol . Atlanta Magazine . July 19, 2022 . August 2, 2012.

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