Date Original
1868 October 14
Description
This collection contains a photocopy of the voter registration certification of James Alexander from October 14, 1868.
Biographical/Historical Note
James Milo Alexander was an Black businessperson and politician in Phillips County, Arkansas. He was the first Black justice of the peace in Arkansas. He was born into slavery in North Carolina. After his moving to Arkansas, he established his own barbershop and then expanded his business into the sale of dry goods. He remained in bondage until he purchased his own freedom and that of several family members in 1860. Alexander served in a number of political offices in Helena, Arkansas, including postmaster, school trustee, grand jury member, and representative to the Arkansas House of Representatives.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Phillips County, (Ark.)
Language
English
Identifier
SMC.086.028
Resource Type
Text
Collection
James Alexander voter registration certification [photocopy], 1868, SMC.086.028
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
James Alexander voter registration certification [photocopy], 1868, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
Use and reproduction of images held by the Arkansas State Archives without prior written permission is prohibited. For information on reproducing images held by the Arkansas State Archives, please call 501-682-6900 or email at state.archives@arkansas.gov.
Disciplines
United States History
