William R. Landers Explained

William R. Landers was a state legislator in Mississippi.^[1] He represented Jefferson County, Mississippi in the Mississippi House of Representatives from 1872 to 1876.^[2]

In 1873 he was appointed an officer in the state militia.^[3] He opposed the privilege tax bill.^[4]

See also

• African-American officeholders during and following the Reconstruction era

Notes and References

1. Freedom's Lawmakers by Eric Foner Louisiana State University Press (1996) page 126
2. Web site: William R. Landers – Against All Odds.
3. Web site: Clarion-Ledger, October 2, 1873 – Against All Odds.
4. Web site: Clarion-Ledger, February 25, 1875 – Against All Odds.