Perry Peyton
Perry Payton was a state legislator in Mississippi. He represented Bolivar County, Mississippi in the Mississippi House of Representatives in 1884 and 1885.[1] He also served as a justice of the peace.[2]
On January 9, 1884 W. L. Love contested Payton's election victory[3] but he was unsuccessful and Payton was listed as the representative for Bolivar.[1]
He was born c. 1852 in Mississippi.[2]
He was noted along with other "Negro" legislators as being part of a meeting planning involvement in laying a cornerstone for a monument to General Lee.[4]
See also
References
- 1 2 "The Legislature". Clarion-Ledger. February 20, 1884. p. 1. Retrieved July 30, 2022.
- 1 2 "Perry Peyton – Against All Odds".
- ↑ "Mississippi Legislature". The Clarion-Ledger. January 16, 1884. p. 1. Retrieved July 31, 2022.
- ↑ "A Negro's Memorial to Lee". Daily New Mississippian. February 4, 1884. p. 1. Retrieved July 31, 2022.
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