Lucian H. Palmer
20th century American politician, first African American member of the Wisconsin Legislature. / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Lucian H. Palmer (March 12, 1855 – February 17, 1923) was an American politician and businessman. He was the first African American elected to the Wisconsin Legislature. A Republican, he served one term in the Wisconsin State Assembly (from 1907 to 1909) representing Milwaukee County's 6th assembly district—downtown Milwaukee. His first name is sometimes spelled Lucien in historical documents.
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Lucian H. Palmer | |
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Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Milwaukee 6th district | |
In office January 1, 1907 – January 1, 1909 | |
Preceded by | Thomas F. Ramsey |
Succeeded by | Thomas F. Ramsey |
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Born | (1855-03-12)March 12, 1855 Huntsville, Alabama, US |
Died | February 17, 1923(1923-02-17) (aged 67) Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US |
Resting place | Arlington Park Cemetery, Greenfield, Wisconsin |
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater | Central Tennessee College |
Occupation | politician, businessman |
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