Minnie Buckingham Harper

May 15, 1886: West Virginia's First African-American Female Legislator Born in Putnam Co.

On May 15, 1886, Minnie Buckingham was born in Putnam County. She later moved to Keystone in McDowell County and married E. Howard Harper, who was elected…

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May 15, 1886: West Virginia's First African-American Female Legislator Born in Putnam Co.

On May 15, 1886, Minnie Buckingham was born in Putnam County. She later moved to Keystone in McDowell County and married E. Howard Harper, who was elected…

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