John H. Williamson

John H. Williamson (1846–1911) was an African American politician and newspaper publisher in North Carolina. Born in Covington, Georgia, Williamson grew up in Louisburg, North Carolina.[1] He served six terms in the North Carolina General Assembly from 1866–1888.[2] In addition to his career as a state politician, Williamson served as justice of the peace, a member of the Franklin County Board of Education. Between 1881-1884 Williamson founded two newspapers: The Banner and The North Carolina Gazette. The former was the newspaper of the North Carolina Industrial Association, of which Williamson served as secretary.[3]

Engraving of John H. Williamson

Williamson died in Goldsboro, North Carolina on January 9, 1911.[4] He is buried in the Louisburg (N.C.) City Cemetery.[5]

References
  1. Penn, I. Garland (1891). The Afro-American press and its editors. Wiley & Co. p. 180.
  2. Olds, Fred A. (October 4, 1929). "List of Negroes who Served in N. C. Legislature". The Franklin Times. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
  3. Penn, I. Garland (1891). The Afro-American press and its editors. Wiley & Co. p. 182.
  4. "John Williamson Dead". Franklin Times. January 13, 1911. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
  5. "John H. Williamson Memorial". Find A Grave. January 1, 2012.


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