Thomas Mundy Peterson

Male, Deceased Person

1824 – 1904

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Who was Thomas Mundy Peterson?

Thomas Mundy Peterson of Perth Amboy, New Jersey was the first African-American to vote in an election under the just-enacted provisions of the 15th Amendment to the United States Constitution. His vote was cast on March 31, 1870.

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Born
Oct 6, 1824
Metuchen
Died
Feb 4, 1904
Perth Amboy

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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