Thomas Walker (American politician) explained

Thomas Walker (December 15, 1850 - May 28, 1935) was enslaved before becoming a state legislator, county clerk, and deputy sheriff. He served in the Alabama House of Representatives.[1]

Samuel M. Hill was his father.[2] His mother was enslaved.[3]

He gave sworn testimony in Bromberg v. Haralson.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Freedom's Lawmakers by Eric Foner Louisiana State University Press (1996) page 220
  2. Book: Bailey, Richard. Neither Carpetbaggers Nor Scalawags: Black Officeholders During the Reconstruction of Alabama, 1867-1878. March 25, 2010. NewSouth Books. 9781588381897. Google Books.
  3. Thomas Walker and His Times. E. Delorus. Preston. July 1, 1936. The Journal of Negro History. 21. 3. 275–293. journals.uchicago.edu (Atypon). 10.2307/2714618. 2714618. 149868707.
  4. Web site: House documents. March 25, 1876. Google Books.

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