George William Butler

George William Butler was a 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 served.[6]

See also

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. ISBN 9781617034770.
  6. African Americans of Jackson. Arcadia. 2008. ISBN 9780738553283.


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