J. Goldsteen Dupree
American politician from Texas
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J. Goldsteen Dupree (c. 1846 – 1873) was an assassinated Republican[1] African-American member of the Texas House of Representatives.[2] He testified against two fellow black legislators who were then unseated for having received ineligible votes.[3] Dupree was murdered, allegedly by white vigilantes.
J. Goldsteen Dupree | |
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| Texas House of Representatives | |
| In office February 8, 1870 – January 14, 1873 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1846 |
| Died | 1873 (aged 26–27) |
| Party | Republican |
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