The Autobiography of John Roy Lynch
by
John Roy Lynch
Language: English
Release Date: October 7, 2008
Born into slavery on a Louisiana plantation, John Roy Lynch (1847-1939) came to adulthood during the Reconstruction Era and lived a public-spirited life for over three decades. His political career began in 1869 with his appointment as justice of the peace. Within the year, he was elected to the Mississippi...