William Gilliam
William Gilliam (1841 – January 23, 1893) was an American Republican politician who served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing Prince George County from 1871 to 1875. He was one of the first African-Americans to serve in Virginia's government.[1]
William Gilliam | |
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| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Prince George County | |
| In office December 6, 1871 – December 1, 1875 | |
| Preceded by | A. N. Fretz |
| Succeeded by | Mann Page |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Gilliam 1841 Prince George County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | 1893 (aged 51–52) New York, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
References
- Report of the Virginia State Library, Volumes 13-15. Richmond: Virginia State Library. 1918. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
External links
- William Gilliam at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007
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