About Samuel Petty
Born 1842. Samuel Petty was an American politician.
Samuel Petty (March 15, 1842 – ?) was a local politician and state legislator in Florida. He was also a delegate to Florida's 1885 Constitutional Convention.
He served for several year on Fernandina Beach's council and represented Nassau County, Florida in the Florida House of Representatives from 1873 to 1875. When he served in the Florida House, Liberty Billings represented Fernandina in the Florida Senate. He bid on a school construction project in Fernandina.
He testified that during the 1876 election "colored" railroad employees were compelled to vote the Democratic Party ticket with marked ballots that were tracked to ensure they complied. He testified that those who did not were fired.
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Who was Samuel Petty?
American local politician, carpenter and state legislator
When was Samuel Petty born?
Samuel Petty was born on 15 March 1842 in Duval County.
What was Samuel Petty's occupation?
Samuel Petty was a politician.
What nationality was Samuel Petty?
Samuel Petty was American.
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