Israel Bird
Israel Bird | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Carolina Senate | |
| Member of the South Carolina Senate from Fairfield County | |
| In office 1876–1880 | |
| Preceded by | Moses Martin |
| Succeeded by | Henry Augustus Gaillard |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Republican |
Israel Bird was a state senator in South Carolina.[1] An African American Republican, he served two terms in the South Carolina Senate.[2] He represented Fairfield County from 1876 to 1878[3] and from 1878 to 1880.[4] He was preceded in office by Moses Martin and succeeded by Henry Augustus Gaillard.[5]
Bird is recorded in the Journal of the Senate in 1876,[6] 1878,[7] and 1879.[8] His post office was in Winnsboro, South Carolina in 1878.[7]
In 1877, R. H. Gleaves served as Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina and President of the South Carolina Senate. He swore in new members. Bird was noted as Israel Bird.[9] His votes were noted on various matters.[10]
See also
References
- ↑ "Reports and Resolutions of South Carolina to the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, Regular Session Commencing". 1877.
- ↑ Louise Bailey, N.; Morgan, Mary L.; Taylor, Carolyn R. (1986). Biographical Directory of the South Carolina Senate, 1776-1985. University of South Carolina Press. ISBN 978-0-87249-479-4.
- ↑ "South Carolina During the Late 1800s - the 52nd General Assembly (1876–1878)".
- ↑ "South Carolina During the Late 1800s - the 53rd General Assembly (1878–1880)".
- ↑ "The Political Graveyard: South Carolina: State Senate".
- ↑ "Journal of the Senate of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina". 1876.
- 1 2 "Journal of the Senate of the State of South Carolina, Being the Sessions of". 1878.
- ↑ "Journal of the Senate of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina". 1879.
- ↑ "Reports of committees of the house of representatives". 1877.
- ↑ "Reports of committees of the house of representatives". 1877.