The Afro-American press and its editors . aggressive, a bold writer, anastute thinker, and an ornament to Virginias journalism. Hon. John H. Williamson, Editor North CarolinaGazette. John H. Williamson first saw the light of day, October 3,1844, at Covington, Ga., «his parents being James and Williamson, the property of Gen. John N. William-son. Upon the death of their master, his parents movedwith their mistress to Louisburg, N. C, this now being thehome of our subject. At an early period he longed to be able to read, and sobegan to stwdy. To prevent him from learning, his mistresshired him o
The Afro-American press and its editors . aggressive, a bold writer, anastute thinker, and an ornament to Virginias journalism. Hon. John H. Williamson, Editor North CarolinaGazette. John H. Williamson first saw the light of day, October 3,1844, at Covington, Ga., «his parents being James and Williamson, the property of Gen. John N. William-son. Upon the death of their master, his parents movedwith their mistress to Louisburg, N. C, this now being thehome of our subject. At an early period he longed to be able to read, and sobegan to stwdy. To prevent him from learning, his mistresshired him out. The white people said in those days, as theysay now, sometimes— It is a dangerous thing for a negroto read. He succeeded, however, in his effort, He held responsible positions during the Reconstructionperiod. He has spent most of his time in legislative hallsand at the editorial desk, contributing to the success of therace, both by word and pen. In 1867 he was appointedregister for Franklin County by Gen. Sickles, and was elected. HON. JOHN H. WILLIAMSON. 181 182 THE AFRO-AMERICAN PRESS. the same year to the Constitutional convention to frame anew constitution, under an act of Congress. His legislativecareer begins with 1866—68. He has since served in thatcapacity from 68 to 72, 76 to 78, and 86 to 88. He wasdefeated in 74 and 78, and 88, owing to party differenceseach time. He was a justice of the peace in his state foryears, a position of considerable responsibility in NorthCarolina. For ten years he was a member of the countyboard of education, and a school committeeman of his schooldistrict. He was also a delegate to the National Republicanconventions of 72, 84, and 88, In 1881, he was electedsecretary of the North Carolina Industrial Association, holdingthat position for seven years, managing its affairs withability and success. His course in journalism has been of an extensive nature,and is worthy of mention. It begins with the founding ofThe Banner, April 14, 18
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