George C. Smith (Mississippi politician)

This article is about the Mississippi politician. For other people, see George C. Smith (disambiguation).

George C. Smith was a superintendent of education and state legislator in Mississippi.

He was born in Ohio. He represented Coahoma County in the Mississippi Senate from 1874-1875. ^[1] He was a Republican. ^[2]

His account of political intimidation and violence at Friars Point was reported in a newspaper. ^[3]

See also

• African American officeholders from the end of the Civil War until before 1900

References

1. "George C. Smith – Against All Odds".
2. "Daily Mississippi Pilot, Aug 1, 1875 – Against All Odds".
3. "Daily Mississippi Pilot, October 10, 1875 – Against All Odds".