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William A. Feilds
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Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives
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1885–1886
Personal details
Nationality American
Political party Republican

William A. Feilds (born around 1846 to 1852, died September 9, 1898) was an important American leader. He was a schoolteacher and a principal. He also served as a politician in Tennessee. He was elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives as a Republican from 1885 to 1886.

William A. Feilds was born into slavery. This means he was not free and was forced to work without pay. After slavery ended, he became a respected member of his community. He was also chosen to be part of the Shelby County local government. He even served as a justice of the peace, which is like a local judge.

Interestingly, William A. Feilds is related to some famous people. Researchers on the TV show Who Do You Think You Are? found that he is the great-great-grandfather of actress and singer Vanessa Williams. He is also the great-great-grandfather of actor Chris Williams. His great-great-great-granddaughter is Jillian Hervey.

William A. Feilds: A Life of Service

William A. Feilds dedicated his life to helping others. He started his career as a schoolteacher. Later, he became a school principal. This showed his commitment to education.

Becoming a Politician in Tennessee

Feilds decided to enter politics to make a difference. He joined the Republican Party. In 1885, he was elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives. This is a group of people who make laws for the state of Tennessee. He served one term, from 1885 to 1886.

Local Government Roles

Besides being a state lawmaker, Feilds also served his local community. He was elected to the Shelby County county court. This group helped manage the county's affairs. He also worked as a justice of the peace. This role involved handling minor legal matters in the community.

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