Ambrose Henderson was a Baptist minister, state legislator, and officer in the Chickasaw County militia in Mississippi.[1] He served in the Mississippi House of Representatives in 1870 and 1871 during the Reconstruction era.[1]

Henderson was born in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. W. G. Henderson was his slaveowner.[2]

He and A. P. Thattuck were elected to the state house from Chickasaw County in 1869.[3]

The Weekly Mississippi Pilot mocked his letter to Governor Alcorn regarding the nomination of W. G. Henderson to a judgeship.[4]

In 1872 he campaigned for support among the black majority in his district.[5]

References

  1. 1 2 "Ambrose Henderson – Against All Odds".
  2. ↑ Freedom's Lawmakers by Eric Foner Louisiana State University Press (1996) page 101
  3. ↑ "Clipped From The Clarion-Ledger". December 9, 1869. p. 2 – via newspapers.com.
  4. ↑ "Article regarding Ambrose Henderson's recommendation of W.G. Henderson". June 4, 1870. p. 2 – via newspapers.com.
  5. ↑ "Article on a speech by Ambrose Henderson". October 11, 1872. p. 2 – via newspapers.com.
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