Career
He was one of the first African-Americans to serve in Virginia"s government. He ran as an Independent for Virginia"s 4th congressional district in 1884, losing to Republican James Dennis Brady and Democrat George East. Rives.
He was one of the first African-Americans to serve in Virginia"s government. He ran as an Independent for Virginia"s 4th congressional district in 1884, losing to Republican James Dennis Brady and Democrat George East. Rives.