William R. Jervey
William R. Jervey was a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives during the Reconstruction era, and then a state senator.[1]
His term in office began in 1868 as representative until 1872, then as senator from 1872 until 1876 and he represented Charleston County.[2][1]
He active in the South Carolina Republican Party.[3]
He was involved in a bribery investigation of several politicians.[4][5]
He was on the board of directors of the Enterprise Railroad.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "A drama in three acts! The blue ridge, validating and settlement bills". The Intelligencer. September 5, 1878. p. 1. Retrieved December 12, 2020.
- ^ "South Carolina During the Late 1800s - The 49th General Assembly (1870-1872)". www.carolana.com. Retrieved December 12, 2020.
- ^ Reynolds, John Schreiner (December 12, 1905). "Reconstruction in South Carolina, 1865-1877". State Company – via Google Books.
- ^ Frauds, South Carolina General Assembly Joint Investigating Committee on Public (December 12, 1878). "Report of the Joint Investigating Committee on Public Frauds and Election of Hon. J.J. Patterson to the United States Senate: Made to the General Assembly of South Carolina at the Regular Session 1877-78". Calvo & Patton, state printers – via Google Books.
- ^ ""Hardy Solomon's Claim" - Fifth chapter on the book of frauds". The Intelligencer. March 21, 1878. p. 1. Retrieved December 12, 2020.
- ^ "Enterprise Railroad". South Carolina Encyclopedia. Retrieved December 12, 2020.
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