Nicholas Burton

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Nicholas Burton was an American A.M.E. Church minister, sheriff, and politician in Louisiana. He served in the Louisiana House of Representatives in 1877 and 1878. [1]

Burton was involved in a disputed election with Cain Sartain. [2] [3] [4]

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References

  1. Freedom's Lawmakers by Eric Foner page 33
  2. Representatives, Louisiana Legislature House of (April 23, 1877). "Official Journal of the Proceedings of the House of Representatives of the State of Louisiana". The State via Google Books.
  3. Representatives, Louisiana Legislature House of (April 23, 1878). "Official Journal of the Proceedings of House of Representatives of the State of Louisiana at the ... General Assembly ..." via Google Books.
  4. House, United States Congress (April 23, 1878). "Miscellaneous Documents: 30th Congress, 1st Session - 49th Congress, 1st Session" via Google Books.