William R. Landers
William R. Landers was a state legislator in Mississippi.[1] He represented Jefferson County, Mississippi in the Mississippi House of Representatives from 1872 to 1876.[2]
In 1873 he was appointed an officer in the state militia.[3] He opposed the privilege tax bill.[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Freedom's Lawmakers by Eric Foner Louisiana State University Press (1996) page 126
- ^ "William R. Landers – Against All Odds".
- ^ "Clarion-Ledger, October 2, 1873 – Against All Odds".
- ^ "Clarion-Ledger, February 25, 1875 – Against All Odds".
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- Members of the Mississippi House of Representatives
- People from Jefferson County, Mississippi
- Military personnel from Mississippi
- African-American state legislators in Mississippi
- African-American politicians during the Reconstruction Era
- African-American men in politics
- 19th-century members of the Mississippi Legislature