| Edward Anderson | |
|---|---|
| Texas House of Representatives | |
| In office January 14, 1873 – March 22, 1873 | |
| Succeeded by | Erich Schmidt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1820-02-01)February 1, 1820 |
| Died | December 11, 1896(1896-12-11) (aged 76) |
| Political party | Republican |
Edward Anderson (February 1, 1820 – December 11, 1896) was a state legislator in Texas during the Reconstruction era. He 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 documented as a farmer.
References
- "Em Anderson". Legislative Reference Library of Texas. Retrieved December 5, 2022.
- Pitre, Merline (December 28, 1985). Through Many Dangers, Toils, and Snares: The Black Leadership of Texas, 1868-1900. Eakin Press. ISBN 9780890155240 – via Google Books.
- Parsons, Chuck (March 15, 2018). Captain Jack Helm: A Victim of Texas Reconstruction Violence. University of North Texas Press. ISBN 9781574417265 – via Google Books.
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