Nicholas Burton

Nicholas Burton was an American A.M.E. Church minister, sheriff, and politician in Louisiana. He served in the Louisiana House of Representatives in 1877 and 1878.[1]

Burton was involved in a disputed election with Cain Sartain.[2][3][4]

  1. ^ Freedom's Lawmakers by Eric Foner page 33
  2. ^ Representatives, Louisiana Legislature House of (April 23, 1877). "Official Journal of the Proceedings of the House of Representatives of the State of Louisiana". The State – via Google Books.
  3. ^ Representatives, Louisiana Legislature House of (April 23, 1878). "Official Journal of the Proceedings of House of Representatives of the State of Louisiana at the ... General Assembly ..." – via Google Books.
  4. ^ House, United States Congress (April 23, 1878). "Miscellaneous Documents: 30th Congress, 1st Session - 49th Congress, 1st Session" – via Google Books.