The Civil Rights Act of 1875

George L. Smith

December 11, 1837 — July 9, 1884) Smith was a businessman and politician. George Luke Smith was born in Hillsboro County, New Hampshire and moved to Louisiana at the close of the Civil War. While in Louisiana, Smith entered the mercantile business and held several local offices including member of the State House of Representatives from 1870 to 1872. He also served as President of the Shreveport Savings Bank and Trust Company. Smith was elected as a Republican to the United States House of Representatives to fill the vacancy occasioned by the death of Samuel Peters. He served in the House from November 24, 1873 to March 3, 1875. [Source: “Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774 - Present,” available at https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/S000539]

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

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