John Gartman

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John Gartman was an American state senator in Mississippi. He was a proponent of establishing Lincoln County, Mississippi.[1] He was a Republican.[2][3]

He was succeeded by Joseph McAfee after Gartman moved from Covington County in 1843.[4]

He was elected in 1869 over Thomas R. Stockdale.[3] He chaired the committee on Humane and Benevolent Institutions.[5] He was succeeded by Hiram Cassedy Jr. in Pike's County.[6]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Campbell, Donna (March 14, 2020). "Historical society makes plans for Lincoln County's 150th anniversary". Daily Leader.
  2. ^ "Members elect to the Legislature". February 19, 1870. p. 4 – via newspapers.com.
  3. ^ a b "Publications of the Mississippi Historical Society". 1910.
  4. ^ "Journal". 1843.
  5. ^ Senate, Mississippi Legislature (November 5, 1870). "Journal". G.R. & J.S. Fall – via Google Books.
  6. ^ Conerly, Luke Ward (November 5, 1909). "Pike County, Mississippi, 1798-1876: Pioneer Families and Confederate Soldiers, Reconstruction and Redemption". E. Russ Williams – via Google Books.