Perry Wilbon Howard (c. 1835–1907) was a blacksmith[1] and a state legislator in Mississippi. He represented Holmes County, Mississippi in the Mississippi House of Representatives from 1872 to 1875 and also served on the county board of supervisors.[1][2]

He was born into slavery in South Carolina and was brought to Mississippi before the American Civil War. His children became doctors, an attorney, and teachers.[1] Perry Wilbon Howard II was one of his sons.[2]

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  1. ^ a b c Freedom's Lawmakers by Eric Foner Louisiana State University Press (1996) page 111
  2. ^ a b "Perry W. Howard – Against All Odds".


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