John Adams Hyman

John Adams Hyman (July 23, 1840 – September 14, 1891) was a U.S. Congressman from North Carolina from 1875 to 1877. 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.

For the British philosopher, see John Hyman (philosopher).

John Adams Hyman
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from North Carolina's 2nd district
In office
March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1877
Preceded byCharles R. Thomas
Succeeded byCurtis Hooks Brogden
Member of the North Carolina Senate
In office
1868–1874
Personal details
Born(1840-07-23)July 23, 1840
near Warrenton, North Carolina
DiedSeptember 14, 1891(1891-09-14) (aged 51)
Washington, D.C.
Political partyRepublican
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