F. Dora Wade Explained

F. Dora Wade was an American teacher and state legislator in Mississippi. He represented Yazoo County in the Mississippi House of Representatives.^[1] He served as marshal of Yazoo City in 1870 and was documented as a teacher in that year's census.^[1]

He was born in Ohio. He was literate, and documented as mulatto.^[2]

Martha Jane, the daughter of Tazewell Jones (a politician), accused him of fathering her "illegitimate" child and he was arrested and a court case commenced over the matter.^[3] His seat was declared vacant in October 1873 because he resided in Issaquena County, outside the district.^[4]

See also

• African-American officeholders during and following the Reconstruction era

Notes and References

1. Web site: F. Dora Wade – Against All Odds.
2. Freedom's Lawmakers by Eric Foner Louisiana State University Press (1996) page 219
3. Web site: Vicksburg Herald, May 10, 1872 – Against All Odds.
4. Web site: Clarion-Ledger, October 30, 1873 – Against All Odds.