Richard Christmas was an American state legislator in Mississippi. He represented Copiah County in the Mississippi House of Representatives in 1874 and 1875.[1]

Christmas around 1877

He was born in North Carolina. He served in the 5th U.S. Colored Heavy Artillery.[1]

Either a man born in Tennessee with the same name or one from North Carolina have been identified as likely being this Richard Christmas.[2]

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  1. ^ a b Freedom's Lawmakers by Eric Foner Louisiana State University Press 1996 page 46
  2. ^ "Richard Christmas – Against All Odds".