Alfred Newton Handy was a minister, landowner, and state legislator in Mississippi.[1]

He was born in Georgia. He represented Madison County, Mississippi in the Mississippi House of Representatives from 1870 to 1875.[2]

He served with David Jenkins, an African American who also represented Madison County in the Mississippi House.

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References

  1. "Alfred Newton Handy – Against All Odds".
  2. Freedom's Lawmakers by Eric Foner Louisiana State Univerdity Press 1996 page 94


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