Hugh A. Carson facts for kids
Hugh A. Carson was an important leader in Alabama during a time called the Reconstruction era. He was born into slavery but later became a delegate to a special meeting in Alabama and served as a state representative. This means he helped make laws for the state.
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Hugh A. Carson: A Voice for Change
From Slavery to State Leader
Hugh A. Carson was a former slave who became a strong voice for his community. He was a delegate at the 1875 Alabama Constitutional Convention. This was a big meeting where important rules for the state were decided. He also served two terms as a state representative in the Alabama House of Representatives. This made him a lawmaker for Alabama.
Working for Change
Carson was known as a "Colored" delegate and representative. He lived in Hayneville, Alabama for nearly ten years. He was 38 years old when he spoke about an election in 1882. He said he saw things that were not fair during the voting process.
Community and Family
Hugh A. Carson was a member of the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama. He lived at 326 Cleveland Avenue. He also worked as a Deputy United States collector, which meant he helped collect money for the government. His brother, William E. Carson, also served in the state house from 1872 to 1874. William represented Lowndes County.
Later Years
Hugh A. Carson was one of the last African American leaders to serve in the Alabama state legislature in the 1800s. He stopped serving in office in 1878. He was later buried at Lincoln Cemetery. Hugh A. Carson passed away on May 9, 1913.
