Samuel A. McIvor
American politician
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Samuel A. McIvor was an American politician. He served in the Georgia House of Representatives representing Liberty County, Georgia.
Samuel A. McIver | |
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| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the Liberty County district | |
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| Born | Georgia, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Profession | Politician |
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Early life
McIvor was one of the first African-Americans to register to vote in 1867 after the Reconstruction Act was passed.[1]
Career
During the 1888–89 session, McIvor introduced a bill to create a state university for African Americans.[2] In July 1889, he participated in a procession of over 200 legislators to dedicate the newly built Georgia State Capitol. He was the only Black person in the entire procession.[3]
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