William Gilliam

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William Gilliam
William Gilliam 1872.jpg
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Prince George County
In office
December 6, 1871 – December 1, 1875
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Succeeded by
Personal details
Born
William Gilliam

1841
Prince George County, Virginia, U.S.
Died1893 (aged 51–52)
New York, New York, U.S.
Political partyRepublican

William Gilliam (1841 – January 23, 1893) was an American Republican politician who served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing Prince George County from 1871 to 1875. He was one of the first African-Americans to serve in Virginia's government.[1]

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  1. ^ Report of the Virginia State Library, Volumes 13-15. Richmond: Virginia State Library. 1918. Retrieved February 8, 2015.

External links[]

  • William Gilliam at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007
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