John Willis Menard, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

John Willis Menard

African American politician

Date of Birth: 03-Apr-1838

Place of Birth: Kaskaskia, Illinois, United States

Date of Death: 08-Oct-1893

Profession: judge, politician, journalist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aries

John Willis Menard (April 3, 1838 – October 8, 1893) was a federal government employee, poet, newspaper publisher and politician born in Illinois to parents who were Louisiana Creoles from New Orleans.
After moving to New Orleans, on November 3, 1868, Menard was the first black man ever elected to the United States House of Representatives.
His opponent contested his election, and opposition to his election prevented him from being seated in Congress.