J. R. Clifford Writer

J.R. Clifford (September 13, 1848 – October 6, 1933) was West Virginia’s first African-American attorney. Clifford was also a newspaper publisher, editor and writer, schoolteacher, and principal. He was a Civil War veteran, grandfather, as well as a civil rights pioneer and founding member of the Niagara Movement (forerunner to the NAACP). Despite boundaries derived from racial discrimination, J. R. Clifford's accomplishments were great, reflecting his ability and determination.

Personal facts

Birth date	January 01, 1848
Birth place	Virginia , Williamsport West Virginia
Date of death	January 01, 1933
Place of death	West Virginia , Martinsburg West Virginia