The Civil Rights Act of 1875

Samuel Hersey

(April 12, 1812 — February 3, 1875) Hersey was a teacher, businessman, and politician. Samuel Hersey was born in Oxford County, Maine, and graduated from Hebron Academy in 1831. Hersey served as a member of the State House of Representatives in 1842, 1857, and 1865, and as a member of the State Senate from 1868 to 1869. Additionally, he served on the State Executive Council (1852-1854), and as a delegate to the Republican National Convention (1860). Hersey was elected as a Republican to the United States House of Representatives and served from March 4, 1873 until his death on February 3, 1875. [Source: “Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774 - Present,” available at https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/H000545]

Member of Maine Delegation - The Civil Rights Act of 1875 [this display].

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