Nathan H. Haller
Nathan H. Haller (July 8, 1845 – February 27, 1917) was a politician in Texas. Enslaved before the American Civil War, he was elected member to the Texas House of Representatives in 1892 and re-elected to a second term. He was one of 52 African Americans to serve the Texas Legislature during the 19th century.[1]
Nathan H. Haller | |
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| Texas House of Representatives | |
| In office January 1893 – January 1897 | |
| Preceded by | R. C. Duff |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 8, 1845 |
| Died | February 27, 1917 (aged 71) Houston,Texas |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Paralee Jordan |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Matagorda, Texas |
He served two terms from 1893 until 1897, the second after winning a court fight over the election. He was one of the last two African Americans (Robert Lloyd Smith was the other) to hold state office in Texas before 1966.[2][3]
He had worked as a free farmer, a blacksmith and also a wagon driver.[1]
He married Paralee Jordan of Huntsville and two sons, Stonewall Jackson Haller and James Haller.[4]
He died February 27, 1917, in Houston.[5]
References
- "Monument sought for Texas' early black lawmakers". Austin American-Statesman. 23 February 2006. p. 1. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
- "TSHA | Haller, Nathan H." www.tshaonline.org.
- "Legislative Reference Library | Legislators and Leaders | Member profile". lrl.texas.gov.
- "Nathan H. Haller: From Slave to Legislator". history.brazoriaresearch.com.
- "A tribute to a House pioneer". Austin American-Statesman. 28 February 2003. p. 30. Retrieved 22 November 2020.