John Adams Hyman | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina's 2nd district | |
| In office March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1877 | |
| Preceded by | Charles R. Thomas |
| Succeeded by | Curtis Hooks Brogden |
| Member of the North Carolina Senate | |
| In office 1868–1874 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 23, 1840 near Warrenton, North Carolina |
| Died | September 14, 1891 (aged 51) Washington, D.C. |
| Political party | Republican |
John Adams Hyman (July 23, 1840 – September 14, 1891) was a U.S. Congressman from North Carolina from 1875 to 1877.[1] A Republican, he was the first African American to represent the state in the House of Representatives. He was elected from North Carolina's 2nd congressional district, including counties in the northeast around New Bern. Earlier he served in the North Carolina Senate.
- ^ "Hyman, John Adams". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved January 8, 2023.