Perry W. Howard, I
| Perry Wilbon Howard, I | |
| Born | 1835 South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Died | February 7, 1907 Ebenezer, Mississippi |
| Spouse(s) | Sallie[1] |
| Children | Seven sons, including: • Andrew Jackson Howard (1863–1938) • Perry W. Howard, II (1877–1961) • Elmer Elsworth Howard (born 1879) • Wesley F. Howard Two daughters: |
Perry Wilbon Howard, I (1835 – February 7, 1907),[2][3] also known as Perry Wilbon Howard, Sr., was a blacksmith and former slave originally from South Carolina who served for a period of time on the Holmes County Board of Supervisors in Mississippi.
He was the father of Perry Wilbon Howard, II, a lawyer and professor who led the Mississippi "black and tan" delegations in the Republican National Convention for several decades.
Biography
Howard was born in South Carolina[3] and enslaved in his early life. He later married and had many children, including Perry W. Howard, II. The couple's sons became doctors and professors, while their daughters Eva and Sarah worked as teachers.[3]
From 1872 to 1875, Howard was a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives.[3] During the 1888 presidential election, he served as an alternate delegate to the Republican National Convention,[2] which nominated Benjamin Harrison. The latter won the race, defeating Bourbon Democrat Grover Cleveland.
Howard died on early February 7, 1907 in Ebenezer, Mississippi.[3] His burial location is not known.[2]
References
- ↑ Engledew, Devin (March 14, 2007). Perry Wilbon Howard (1877-1961). BlackPast. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Howard. The Political Graveyard. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Perry W. Howard (Holmes County). Against All Odds: The first Black legislators in Mississippi. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
