Bristo W. Reese was a state legislator in Alabama. He served in the Alabama House of Representatives succeeding R. L. Bennett, who died, to represent Hale County, Alabama.[1] He served from 1873 to 1875.[2]
He co-signed with other Republican members of the Alabama House a memorial sent to the U.S. Congress detailing alleged abuses by Democrats and their White League allies.[3]
He is listed among the Reconstruction era African American legislators in Alabama commemorated in a historical marker.[4]
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edit- ^ Representatives, Alabama Legislature House of (August 21, 1873). "Journal of the House of Representatives, State of Alabama" – via Google Books.
- ^ "PATRON- Hale County, Alabama was part of Greene, Marengo, Perry and Tuscaloosa Counties until 1867 – Alabama Pioneers". www.alabamapioneers.com.
- ^ Elections, United States Congress Senate Committee on Privileges and (August 21, 1877). "Report ... to Inquire ... Whether in and of the Elections in the State of Alabama in the Elections of 1874, 1875, and 1876 the Right of Male Inhabitants ... to Vote Had Been Denied Or Abridged". U.S. Government Printing Office – via Google Books.
- ^ "Black Members of the Alabama Legislature Who Served During The Reconstruction Period of 1868-1879 Historical Marker - Lat34North.com". lat34north.com.