Thomas W. Stringer facts for kids
Thomas W. Stringer (1815–1893) was an important American Christian minister and politician. He was a leader in the African Methodist Episcopal Church (A.M.E. Church). He also served as a state senator in Mississippi. Stringer worked hard to help set up churches, schools, and community groups for people.
Early Life and Education
Thomas W. Stringer was born in Maryland in 1815. He grew up in a special community called North Buxton, Ontario in Canada. This place was a settlement for Black Canadians. Later, he moved to Ohio. There, he became a minister in the African Methodist Episcopal Church. This church was very important for African American communities.
A Leader in Mississippi
After the American Civil War ended, Thomas Stringer moved to Vicksburg, Mississippi. This was a time known as the Reconstruction Era. During this period, many changes were happening in the Southern states. Stringer quickly became a leader in his new home.
He helped organize Mississippi's important constitutional convention in 1868. This meeting helped create new laws for the state after the war.
Serving in the Senate
In 1869, Thomas Stringer was elected to the Mississippi Senate. This was a big achievement for an African American man at that time. He served as a senator from 1870 to 1871. As a senator, he helped make decisions for the state of Mississippi.
Legacy
Thomas W. Stringer passed away in 1893. He is buried at the Vicksburg City Cemetery. He is remembered for his work as a minister and a politician. He helped build strong communities and worked for positive change during a challenging time in American history.
See also
- Hiram Revels, another African American U.S. Senator from Mississippi
- Buxton National Historic Site and Museum
