Edward D. Green | |
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| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 1 district | |
| In office 1905–1907 | |
| In office 1911–1913 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 25, 1865 Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | August 23, 1936 (aged 71) Hot Springs, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence(s) | Bronzeville, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Occupation | Real estate broker |
| Profession | Politician |
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Edward D. Green (February 25, 1865 – August 23, 1936) was an American politician and businessman. He represented the 1st District, as a Republican in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1905 to 1907 and from 1911 to 1913.[3] During his first term, he was the only African-American to serve in the House.
- ^ Williams, Erma Brooks (2008). Political Empowerment of Illinois' African-American State Lawmakers from 1877 to 2005. University Press of America. p. 6. ISBN 978-0-7618-4018-3. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
- ^ "Edward D. Green, K. of P. sec'y, dies: PUT ANTI-MOB LAW ON BOOKS IN ILLINOIS: secured passage of bill to erect armory for 8th Ill. regiment". Chicago Defender. 1936-08-29 – via ProQuest.
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