Isiah Fredericks
American politician
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Isiah Fredericks (November 6, 1930 - April 30, 1990) was an American state legislator in Mississippi representing the 119th district in the Mississippi House of Representatives from 1980 until his death in 1990.[1]
Isiah Fredericks | |||||||||
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| Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 119th district | |||||||||
| In office 1980–1990 | |||||||||
| Succeeded by | Frances Fredericks | ||||||||
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| Born | November 6, 1930 | ||||||||
| Died | April 30, 1990 (aged 59) | ||||||||
| Resting place | Biloxi National Cemetery | ||||||||
| Party | Democratic | ||||||||
| Spouse | Frances Fredericks | ||||||||
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Biography
Frederick was born on November 6, 1930.[2] He was chief of the North Gulfport Fire Department.[3]
Fredericks, a Democrat, was elected in 1979 to represent the 119th district in the Mississippi state House of Representatives,[3][4] becoming the first Black person from South Mississippi to serve in the House.[1]
Death and legacy
Fredericks died on April 30, 1990,[1] from cancer.[5] He was laid to rest in the Biloxi National Cemetery in Biloxi, Mississippi.[6]
Following his death, his wife, Frances Fredericks, ran for election to fill his vacant seat, winning with 59% of the vote. She was subsequently re-elected and served in the state house until retiring in 2012.[7][5]
The Isiah Fredericks Community Center in Gulfport was named in his honor.[5]