Ferdinand L. Barnett (Omaha)
Ferdinand L. Barnett | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 10th district | |
| In office 1927–1928 | |
| Preceded by | Bernard R. Stone |
| Succeeded by | M. J. Gardiner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ferdinand Lee Barnett July , 1854 Huntsville, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | July 18, 1932 (aged 77–78) Omaha, Nebraska, US |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Alice, Hattie Hunter |
| Relatives | Alfred S. Barnett (brother) |
| Alma mater | Fisk University |
| Occupation | Journalist, Civil servant |
Ferdinand Lee Barnett (July 1854 – July 18, 1932) was a journalist, civil rights activist, politician, and civil servant from Omaha, Nebraska. He was founder and editor of the newspaper The Progressive, which ran from 1889 to 1906 and served for a time as deputy clerk in the county court. He was elected to the Nebraska State House of Representatives in 1926.