Rayfield Fisher Explained

Rayfield Fisher (August 30, 1940 – October 17, 2014[1]) was a lawyer and state legislator in Indiana. He was born in Marthaville, Louisiana. He served in the U.S. Air Force.[2] A Democrat, he was elected in 1976 and 1978,[3] [4] succeeding Katie Hall in office.

Fisher was born in Marthaville, Louisiana and graduated from Purdue University. He served as a programmer and systems analyst for the U.S. Air Force.[5] He lived in Gary, Indiana.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rayfield Fisher Obituary - Gary, Indiana. October 17, 2014. Legacy.com.
  2. Web site: "THIRST FOR JUSTICE": INDIANA'S PIONEERING BLACK LAWYERS. Indiana Legal Archive. 23 February 2015 .
  3. Web site: A Century of Achievement: Black Hoosiers in the Indiana General Assembly, 1881-1986 . January . Alan Frank . Walsh . Justin E. . 1986 .
  4. Web site: History of the IBLC. Indiana House Democratic Caucus.
  5. Web site: Black Elected Officials in Indiana, 1979 . Commission . Indiana Civil Rights . 1979 .