Alonzo Jacob Ransier

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Historical Obituary
Historical Obituary: Alonzo Ransier's Death Announcement
Note: See 3rd column, 2nd to last paragraph.Chronicling America presents an August 24, 1882 Newberry Herald article, writer unknown, announcing the…

Biography
Biography: Ransier, Alonzo Jacob
This South Carolina Encyclopedia presents a 2016 biography on Alonzo Ransier. Themes include: Alonzo Ransier's free upbringing in Charleston, his work…

Historical Speech
Historical Speech: Civil Rights Speech of Hon. Alonzo J. Ransier of South Carolina, in The House of Representatives
South Carolina State Library features an 1874 historical speech by African American Congressman, Alonzo J. Ransier. Themes include: African American…

Biography
Biography: Ransier, Alonzo Jacob
The United States House of Representatives features a medium length biography on the life of Alonzo Jacob Ransier (b. 1834 - d. 1882) - an African…

Video
Video: Alonzo J. Ransier, South Carolina's First Black Lt. Governor, Duration 09:37
Note: Video quality is low, but the account is informative. Pertinent information starts at 1:09. The America Storyteller YouTube channel presents a…

Historical Photograph
Historical Photograph: [Alonzo Jacob Ransier, Afro-American Congressman...]
The Library of Congress features an 1865 black and white portrait of Alonzo Jacob Ransier - an African American Congressman (R - SC) and South…

Radio Podcast & Article
Radio Podcast & Article: "R" is for Ransier, Alonzo Jacob, Duration: 01:00, 1834-1882
South Carolina Public Radio features a 1-minute, 2020 radio podcast on the life of Alonzo Jacob Ransier- South Carolina's first Black Lieutenant…

Historical Newspaper
Historical Newspaper: The Radical Nominations
Note: See 2nd column, 2nd paragraph.Chronicling America features an 1870 Charleston Daily News newspaper article, writer unknown, that provides a…

Historical Speech
Historical Speech: Alonzo Ransier's Response to Arguments that Civil Rights Bill Discriminated against Whites
Note: See p. 3, slide #3 for transcribed Ransier speech. Many typographical errors.The New York University Law Library presents an 1874 speech by…

Historical Newspaper
Historical Newspaper: Speaking Out [Alonzo Ransier]
Note: See 6th column, 3rd paragraph.Chronicling America features an 1874 Anderson Intelligencer newspaper article, writer unknown, that provides an…

Historical Newspaper
Historical Newspaper: The Radical State Convention [Alonzo Ransier]
Note: See 4th column, 2nd paragraph.Chronicling America features an 1870 Anderson Intelligencer newspaper article, writer unknown, that provides a…

Historical Obituary
Historical Obituary: The Cast-Off Negro
Note: See 3rd column, 8th paragraph.Chronicling America presents an 1882 Newberry Herald newspaper obituary, writer unknown, announcing the death of…

Grave File
Grave File: Alonzo Jacob Ransier
Find A Grave features a headstone belonging to Alonzo Ransier - an African American South Carolina Congressman and South Carolina's first lieutenant…

Historical Broadside
Historical Broadside: Union Republican Ticket for Constitution State Officers for Governor Gen'l R. K. Scott [...]
The Library of Congress features an 1870 historical broadside, creator unknown, which presents the Union Republic Ticket for state officer in the 1870…

Historical Newspaper
Historical Newspaper: The Convention To-Day
Note: See 4th column, 3rd paragraph.Chronicling America features an 1872 New Orleans Republican newspaper article, writer unknown, on the meeting of…

Historical Illustration
Historical Illustration: Ransier, Alonzo
Note: Scroll down. Howard University features a 1929 black and white illustration of Alonzo Ransier - an African American South Carolina Congressman…