Charles A. Roxborough

Charles Anthony Roxborough (November 25, 1888 – October 8, 1963) was the first African-American man elected to the Michigan Senate.[1]

Charles A. Roxborough
Member of the Michigan Senate
from the 3rd district
In office
January 7, 1931 – 1932
Personal details
Born(1888-11-25)November 25, 1888
Plaquemine, Louisiana
DiedOctober 8, 1963(1963-10-08) (aged 74)
Michigan
Political partyRepublican
Alma materDetroit College of Law

Early life

Roxborough was born in Plaquemine, Louisiana on November 25, 1888 to parents Charles Anthony Roxborough and Virginia Gertrude Roxborough.[1][2]

Education

Roxborough graduated from Detroit public schools. Roxborough went on to graduate from Detroit College of Law.[1]

Career

Roxborough practiced law in Detroit. In 1922, Roxborough unsuccessfully ran for the Michigan Senate seat representing the 3rd district. On November 4, 1930, Roxborough was elected to the Michigan Senate where he represented the 3rd district from January 7, 1931 to 1932.[1] Roxborough was not re-elected in 1932. In 1932, Roxborough was a delegate to Michigan convention to ratify 21st amendment from the Wayne County 1st District. Roxborough unsuccessfully ran for the United States House of Representatives seat representing Michigan's 1st district in 1934, 1936, and 1938. Roxborough was a delegate to the Republican National Convention from Michigan in 1936, 1940, and 1944.[2]

Personal life

Roxborough married Charlotte "Lottie" Grady.[1][3]

Death

Roxborough died in Michigan on October 8, 1963.[1] Roxborough was interred at Woodmere Cemetery.[3]

References
  1. "Legislator Details - Charles A. Roxborough". Library of Michigan. Retrieved February 2, 2020.
  2. "Rowlands to Roxylea". Political Graveyard. Retrieved February 2, 2020.
  3. "Charles Anthony Roxborough, III Memorial". Find a Grave. Retrieved February 2, 2020.
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