Edward Anderson (politician)

Edward Anderson was a state legislator in Texas during the Reconstruction era. He was unseated in 1873 after testimony from fellow legislators.[1]

Edward Anderson
Texas House of Representatives
In office
?–1873
Personal details
Political partyRepublican

A former slave he was documented as a farmer.[2]

References

  1. Pitre, Merline (December 28, 1985). Through Many Dangers, Toils, and Snares: The Black Leadership of Texas, 1868-1900. Eakin Press. ISBN 9780890155240 via Google Books.
  2. Parsons, Chuck (March 15, 2018). Captain Jack Helm: A Victim of Texas Reconstruction Violence. University of North Texas Press. ISBN 9781574417265 via Google Books.


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