A. C. Hamlin

A. C. Hamlin
Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives
In office
1908–1910
Personal details
BornFebruary 10, 1881
Topeka, Kansas, U.S.
DiedAugust 29, 1912(1912-08-29) (aged 31)
Logan County, Oklahoma, U.S.
PartyRepublican
Spouse
Katie Weaver
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(m. 1899)​
Children5

Albert Comstock Hamlin (February 10, 1881 – August 29, 1912) was the first African American elected to the Oklahoma Legislature. He lost his re-election bid as a direct result of a constitutional amendment that prevented many black Oklahomans from voting.

Hamlin was buried in Logan County, Oklahoma.

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