Draft:George Devezin

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George Devezin was a state legislator in Louisiana. He represented Orleans Parish.[1]

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His parents were enslaved and their marriage was the subject of a court hearing regarding succession.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Vincent, Charles (28 January 2011). Black Legislators in Louisiana during Reconstruction. ISBN 9780809385812.
  2. ^ "Official Journal of the Proceedings of the House of Representatives of the State of Louisiana". 1872.
  3. ^ "Official Journal of the Proceedings of House of Representatives of the State of Louisiana at the ... General Assembly". 1873.
  4. ^ "Decisions, Court of Appeal, Parish of Orleans". 1909.
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