Paris Simkins (Q491411)
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HC-PER-35945
- HC-PER-35945
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Paris Simkins
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HC-PER-35945
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Statements
Slave
State Legislator
Lawyer
Fraternal Organization Leader / Member
Enslaved. A Baptist church founder, opponent of discriminatory black codes, landowner, and representative in the South Carolina State House of Representatives from 1872-1876. Voter intimidation prevented him from being reelected.