Edward Junius Black

Democrat Representative of Georgia

Congresses Served

House Terms

October 30, 1806 (39 years old)

Birthday

September 1, 1846

Death

Was a slave owner
Served as a United States Representative and lawyer
His son, George Robison Black, also became a U.S. Representative
Graduated from Richmond Academy in Augusta, Georgia
Admitted to the state bar in 1827 and began practicing law in Augusta
Served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 1829 to 1831
Moved to Screven County, Georgia, in 1832 and significantly increased his slave ownership
Elected to the United States House of Representatives as a Whig in 1838 to represent Georgia in the 26th Congress (served from March 4, 1839, to March 3, 1841)
Lost reelection as a Democrat in 1840 but won election to fill a vacancy in the 27th Congress, serving from January 3, 1842, to March 3, 1845
Lost his reelection bid in 1844 and returned to practicing law
Died on September 1, 1846, and was buried in a family cemetery near Millettville, South Carolina