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Curtis Pollard
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| Louisiana State Senate | |
| In office 1868–1870 |
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| Louisiana State Senate | |
| In office 1872–1876 |
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| Born | 1806/7 Virginia |
| Political party | Republican |
Curtis Pollard was an important person in Louisiana history. He was a minister, farmer, and store owner. He also served as a state legislator during the Reconstruction era. This was a time after the American Civil War when the Southern states were being rebuilt.
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Early Life and Work
Curtis Pollard was born in Virginia around 1806 or 1807. He was a Baptist preacher. In 1864, he moved to Madison Parish, Louisiana to start a farm.
His farm was very successful. Because of his hard work, he became well-known in his community. This led to him being chosen for important roles in government.
Political Career
Helping Write the Constitution
Pollard was a delegate to the Louisiana constitutional conventions. These were meetings held in 1867 and 1868. At these meetings, people worked to write a new constitution for the state. He represented both Franklin Parish and Madison Parish. In 1867, he helped on a committee that looked at the state's executive branch.
Serving in the State Senate
The Republican Party chose Pollard to run for the state senate. He was elected to the Louisiana State Senate and served from 1868 to 1870. He was a very strong Republican.
He almost became a United States Senator for Louisiana. However, he lost the nomination to Oscar James Dunn. During his first time in the senate, Pollard worked on committees. These committees oversaw the senate's spending and helped public charities.
Pollard ran for the senate again in 1870 but lost. He lived in Delta, Louisiana at that time. He was elected to the Louisiana State Senate once more in 1872. He represented the 17th senatorial district and served until 1876.
Other Business Ventures
Curtis Pollard was also a businessman. He was a partner in the Mississippi River Packet Company. This was a business owned by Black people. He also served on a parish police jury, which is a local government group. He ran a grocery store until 1872. In 1874, he helped start the Bank of Delta.
Later Life
In 1879, Curtis Pollard was helping people move to Kansas. During this time, he had to leave his wife and children. He was unable to return to them.
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