William James Whipper
William James Whipper | |
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| Born | January 23, 1834[1] |
| Died | July 29, 1907 (aged 73) |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | abolitionist, politician, lawyer, judge |
| Spouse | Frances Rollin Whipper[2] |
| Children | Leigh Whipper, Ionia Rollin Whipper, 3 other children |
| Relatives | William Whipper (uncle)[1] |
William James Whipper was an African American abolitionist, trial lawyer, municipal judge, and state legislator. He volunteered for the United States Army during the Civil War, serving from 1864 to November 1865 as a member of the 31st Colored Troops. He played an influential role in the state government of South Carolina during Reconstruction. As a delegate to the state's 1868 constitutional convention, he supported women's suffrage, although his motion to allow "every citizen" to vote was not taken seriously at the time. He was a noted political opponent of Robert Smalls as well as a dedicated trial lawyer.[1]
Early life, education, and military service
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Career
South Carolina state legislature
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South Carolina constitutional convention of 1868
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Trial lawyer
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Municipal/County Judge
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Family life
After the death of his first wife, Whipper married Frances Anne Rollin in South Carolina. The couple had 5 children. As a result of marital discord, Frances separated from William during the early 1880s, taking her five children to Washington, DC.[3][2]
Later life
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References
- ^ a b c Burke, W. Lewis. "William J. Whipper (1834-1907)". "All we ask is Equal Rights": African-American Congressmen, Judges & Lawmakers in South Carolina. University of South Carolina School of Law. Retrieved 24 May 2014.
- ^ a b Sommerville, Raymond R. (1992). "Ionia Rollin Whipper". In Carney Smith, Jessie (ed.). Notable Black American Women. Detroit: Gale Research. pp. 1248–1249.
- ^ Lewis, Carole Ione. "Whipper, Ionia Rollin (1872-1953)". Blackpast.org. Retrieved 24 May 2014.
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