About Edward Anderson
Edward Anderson was an American politician.
Edward Anderson (February 1, 1820 – December 11, 1896) a state legislator in Texas during the Reconstruction era. In 1866 he was elected councilman in the Texas House of Councils. He later served in the Texas House of Representatives for District 14 in 1873. Anderson was unseated later that year after testimony from fellow legislators.
A former slave, he was a farmer.
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Who was Edward Anderson?
American politician from Texas
When did Edward Anderson die?
Edward Anderson died in 1896.
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Edward Anderson was a politician.
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Edward Anderson was American.
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