James Ward Porter
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Georgia Assembly | |
In office 1868–? | |
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Political party | Republican |
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James Ward Porter was elected a state representative in Georgia during the Reconstruction era, representing Chatham County. Before becoming a representative he was the owner of a tailor's shop in Savannah. This was unusual, as the laws in Georgia at the time largely prohibited Black people from owning property.[1] He and other African Americans were expelled from the legislature.[2][3]
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