William Gilliam

William Gilliam
Official portrait, 1872
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Prince George County
In office
December 6, 1871 – December 1, 1875
Preceded byA. N. Fretz
Succeeded byMann Page
Personal details
Bornc. 1841 (1841)
DiedJanuary 23, 1893(1893-01-23) (aged 51–52)
Resting placeSt. Michael's Cemetery
PartyRepublican
SpouseSusan
Occupation
  • Farmer
  • politician

William Gilliam (c. 1841 – January 23, 1893) was an American Republican politician who served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing Prince George County from 1871 to 1875. He was one of the first African-Americans to serve in Virginia's government.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ Report of the Virginia State Library, Volumes 13-15. Richmond: Virginia State Library. 1918. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
  • William Gilliam at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007