George William Butler

George William Butler was an American state legislator in Mississippi. He represented Sharkey County, Mississippi in the Mississippi House of Representatives from 1884 to 1894.^[1][2]

George William Butler
Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives
In office 1884–1894
Personal details
Born	(1855-05-01)May 1, 1855 Port Gibson, Mississippi, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Profession	Politician

In 1884 he served on the Committee of Engrossed Bills.^[3]

In 1890, he was described as one of six Republicans in the Mississippi House.^[4] He and G. W. Gayles were the last two African Americans to serve in the Mississippi House for the next 74 years^[5] when Robert G. Clark served.^[6]

See also

• African-American officeholders during and following the Reconstruction era

References

1. "George William Butler – Against All Odds".
2. Biennial Report of the Departments and Benevolent Institutions of the State of Mississippi for the Years. J.L. Power, State Printer. 1884.
3. Journal. 1884.
4. "Clarion-Ledger, February 13, 1890 – Against All Odds".
5. Robert G. Clark's Journey to the House. Univ. Press of Mississippi. 2003. ISBN 9781617034770.
6. African Americans of Jackson. Arcadia. 2008. ISBN 9780738553283.