Thomas Sykes (Mississippi politician)

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Thomas Sykes (born in Georgia, United States) was an American politician. He was elected to the Mississippi House of Representatives from Panola County in 1873. [1] [2] He was African American and had a wife and children. [3]

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References

  1. "Memphis Daily Appeal clipping · Mississippi State University Libraries". msstate-exhibits.libraryhost.com.
  2. Freedom's Lawmakers by Eric Foner, Louisiana State University Press (2006)
  3. "Thomas Sykes (Panola County) · Against All Odds: The First Black Legislators in Mississippi · Mississippi State University Libraries". msstate-exhibits.libraryhost.com.