About William Webb Ferguson
Lived 1857 – 1910 (aged 52). William Webb Ferguson was an American politician.
William Webb Ferguson (May 22, 1857 – March 30, 1910 ) was the first African-American man elected to the Michigan House of Representatives.
Early life Ferguson was born in Detroit, Michigan, to Joseph and Martha Ferguson. His father, Joseph Ferguson, was a medical doctor. In 1876, Ferguson graduated with honors from Detroit High School as the first African-American child to attend public high school in Detroit. In 1883, he founded the Ferguson Printing Company.
Political career Ferguson was sworn in as member of the Michigan House of Representatives from Wayne County 1st district on January 4, 1893. He served until December 31, 1896. Ferguson was a member of the Republican Party.
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American politician
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William Webb Ferguson was born on 22 May 1857 in Detroit.
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William Webb Ferguson died on 30 March 1910.
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William Webb Ferguson was a politician.
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