William H. Gray (Mississippi politician)
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Not to be confused with William Henry Gray of Arkansas
William H. Gray (March 2, 1841 - February 14, 1919) was a Baptist minister and state legislator in Mississippi. He served in the Mississippi Senate during the Reconstruction era.[1]
He was an outspoken advocate for civil rights and equal protection.[2]
He was appointed a trustee of Tougaloo University.[3] He sang at the Mt. Helm Colored Baptist Church on Thanksgiving Day in 1870.[4]
After departing Mississippi he he was a church leader in Kentucky[3][5] and then Illinois. He was involved in controversies and accused of embezzling money.