Lucius Amerson

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Lucius Amerson was the first African American Sheriff in the South since Reconstruction. He was elected to office in Macon County, Alabama and started his role in January 1967.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ Ruane, Michael E. (August 14, 2008). "Sheriff Made History Simply by Doing His Job". The Washington Post. Retrieved 28 May 2013.
  2. ^ Life Magazine. Jan 27, 1967. Volume 62. No. 4. Page 30B