Isham F. Norris
Isham (Isaac) Franklin Norris | |
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Tennessee House of Representatives | |
In office 1881–1882 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Montgomery, Alabama, U.S. | October 15, 1851
Died | September 23, 1928 Seattle, Washington | (aged 76)
Spouse(s) | Stella R. Butler |
Isham Franklin Norris Jr. (October 15, 1851 – September 23, 1928), also known as Isaac Norris, was a businessman and politician came to prominence in Memphis, Tennessee before moving to Oklahoma Territory and then Seattle, Washington. He served one term in the Tennessee House of Representatives for the 42nd General Assembly in 1881 and 1882. He was African American. He had a wife and family.[1]
See also[]
- African-American officeholders during and following the Reconstruction era
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