William Fabriel Myers
American politician
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William Fabriel Myers (August 1850 – January 13, 1917) was an African-American lawyer and state senator in South Carolina. An African American, he was involved in politics during the Reconstruction Era.[1] He served as a state senator from 1874 until 1878.[2]
William Fabriel Myers | |
|---|---|
| South Carolina State Senate | |
| In office 1874–1878 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1850 South Carolina |
| Died | January 13, 1917 (aged 66) |
| Resting place | Randolph Cemetery |
| Party | Republican |
Biography
Myers was born 1850 in Charleston, South Carolina and was educated during the Reconstruction era at the University of South Carolina before being admitted to the bar in 1875.[3]
He was appointed as an auditor for Colleton County, South Carolina in 1873 but was removed the following year by Governor Franklin J. Moses for political reasons.[3]
He served as an elector in November 1876.[4][5]
Myers was elected to serve in the South Carolina State Senate in 1874 and served until 1878.[6][3]
He was also a major in the state militia from 1873 until 1877.[3]
He served in 1910 as the deputy collector for the United States Customs in Columbia, South Carolina.[3]
He died January 13, 1917 Columbia, South Carolina,[7] and is buried in Randolph Cemetery with eight other reconstruction era legislators.[8]
