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Richard Valentine

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Richard M. Valentine (born 1822) was elected as a minister, farmer, and state legislator-elect in South Carolina during the Reconstruction era.[1] He resigned before serving.[2][3]

He was born in South Carolina. He was an A.M.E. minister and was elected to represent Abbeville County in the South Carolina House.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Gatell, Frank Otto (November 29, 1972). Through Reconstruction. Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780195015454 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ Bryant, Lawrence Chesterfield (November 29, 1966). Negro Legislators in South Carolina, 1865-1894: Preliminary Report. South Carolina State College. ISBN 9780686055693 – via Google Books.
  3. ^ a b Freedom's Lawmakers by Eric Foner Louisiana State University Press (1996) page 218