George William Butler

George William Butler
Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives
In office 1884–1894
Personal details
Born	(1855-05-01)May 1, 1855 Port Gibson, Mississippi, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Profession	Politician

George William Butler was an American state legislator in Mississippi. He represented Sharkey County, Mississippi in the Mississippi House of Representatives from 1884 to 1894. ^{[1] [2]}

In 1884 he served on the Committee of Engrossed Bills. ^[3]

In 1890, he was described as one of six Republicans in the Mississippi House. ^[4] He and G. W. Gayles were the last two African Americans to serve in the Mississippi House for the next 74 years ^[5] when Robert G. Clark Jr. served. ^[6]

See also

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

References

1. "George William Butler – Against All Odds".
2. Biennial Report of the Departments and Benevolent Institutions of the State of Mississippi for the Years. J.L. Power, State Printer. 1884.
3. Journal. 1884.
4. "Clarion-Ledger, February 13, 1890 – Against All Odds".
5. Robert G. Clark's Journey to the House. Univ. Press of Mississippi. 2003. ISBN   9781617034770.
6. African Americans of Jackson. Arcadia. 2008. ISBN   9780738553283.