William J. Brodie Explained

William J. Brodie (born c. 1840) was an American legislator in South Carolina during the Reconstruction era.[1] He was identified as a mullato bricklayer who was literate.[1] Another document lists him as a carpenter. He served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1876 until 1880.[2]

A native of South Carolina, he represented Charleston County.[1] [3] A Republican, he was listed with other candidates of the Union Republican ticket for the 1878 election.[4]

In 1876, he was appointed to a committee investigating the South Carolina Supreme Court members for possible actions warranting impeachment.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Holt, Thomas Cleveland. Black Over White: Negro Political Leadership in South Carolina During Reconstruction. June 11, 1977. University of Illinois Press. 9780252007750. Google Books.
  2. Book: A Question of Manhood: The 19th century : from emancipation to Jim Crow. Darlene Clark. Hine. Earnestine L.. Jenkins. Earnestine. Jenkins. June 11, 1999. Indiana University Press. 0253214602. Google Books.
  3. Web site: Reports and Resolutions of South Carolina to the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, Regular Session Commencing .... June 11, 1877. printed under the direction of the State Budget and Control Board.. Google Books.
  4. Web site: Report of the ... Senate Committee to Inquire Into Alleged Frauds and Violence in the Elections of 1878: With the Testimony and Documentary Evidence. June 11, 1879. U.S. Government Printing Office. Google Books.

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