William H. Kitchin
American congressman (1837–1901) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
William Hodge Kitchin (December 22, 1837 – February 2, 1901) was an American lawyer, Confederate soldier and politician who served one-term U.S. Congressman from North Carolina as a Democrat. A white supremacist, Kitchin spent much of his political career attempting to curb African American advances within the state, although he briefly was a member of the Populists which worked with African Americans.
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William Hodge Kitchin | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina's 2nd district | |
In office March 4, 1879 – March 3, 1881 | |
Preceded by | Curtis Hooks Brogden |
Succeeded by | Orlando Hubbs |
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Born | (1837-12-22)December 22, 1837 near Lauderdale County, Alabama |
Died | February 2, 1901(1901-02-02) (aged 63) Scotland Neck, North Carolina, US |
Political party | Democrat Populists |
Alma mater | Emory and Henry College |
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