Thomas Mundy Peterson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Thomas Mundy Peterson

First African-American to vote

Date of Birth: 06-Oct-1824

Place of Birth: Metuchen, New Jersey, United States

Date of Death: 04-Feb-1904

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Thomas Mundy Peterson (October 6, 1824 – February 4, 1904) of Perth Amboy, New Jersey was the first African-American to vote in an election under the just-enacted provisions of the 15th Amendment to the United States Constitution.
His vote was cast on March 31, 1870.