The Civil Rights Act of 1875

Marion Bethune

(April 8, 1816 — February 20, 1895) Marion Bethune was a businessman, lawyer, and politician. Bethune was born in Greensboro, Georgia in 1816. After attending private schools, he worked in the mercantile business and studied law. In 1842, Bethune was admitted to the bar and practiced law in Talbotton, Georgia. He served as a delegate to the State constitutional convention when the ordinance of secession was repealed. He also served in the State House of Representatives before being elected to Congress. Bethune was elected as a Republican to the United States House of Representatives to fill the vacancy occasioned by the refusal of the House to admit William Edwards to his seat. Bethune served in the House from December 22, 1870 to March 3, 1871. [Source: “Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774 - Present,” available at https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/B000424]

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

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