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James Dean

1858–1914

United States

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James Dean (February 14, 1858 – 1914) was the first black judge elected in Florida after Reconstruction. Dean was born in Ocala, Florida. He graduated from Cookman Institute and Howard University and actively participated in the politics and in his religious faith.

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