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William James Whipper
1834–1907
United States
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Biography
William James Whipper (January 23, 1834 – July 29, 1907) was an American abolitionist, trial lawyer, municipal judge, and state legislator in South Carolina. An African American, he volunteered for the United States Army during the American Civil War, serving from 1864 to November 1865 as a member of the 31st Colored Troops. He played an influential role in the state government of South Carolina during Reconstruction.
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