Richard M. Valentine (born 1822) was elected as a minister, farmer, and state legislator-elect in South Carolina during the Reconstruction era.[1] He resigned before serving.[2][3]

He was born in South Carolina. He was an A.M.E. minister and was elected to represent Abbeville County in the South Carolina House.[3]

References

  1. Gatell, Frank Otto (November 29, 1972). Through Reconstruction. Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780195015454 via Google Books.
  2. Bryant, Lawrence Chesterfield (November 29, 1966). Negro Legislators in South Carolina, 1865-1894: Preliminary Report. South Carolina State College. ISBN 9780686055693 via Google Books.
  3. 1 2 Freedom's Lawmakers by Eric Foner Louisiana State University Press (1996) page 218
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