James W. Mason
James Worthington Mason (c. 1841 – November 1874) was a state senator, sheriff, and postmaster in Arkansas. In 1868 he was one of the first six African Americans to serve in the Arkansas House. He also served in the Arkansas Senate and was the first African American postmaster in the United States.
James W. Mason | |
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| Born | c. 1841 |
| Died | November 1874 (aged 32–33) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Parent | Elisha Worthington |
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