Julia Carson Politician

Julia May Carson (July 8, 1938 – December 15, 2007), born Julia May Porter, was a member of the United States House of Representatives for Indiana's 7th congressional district from 1997 until her death in 2007 (numbered as the 10th District from 1997 to 2003). Carson was the first woman and first African American to represent the 7th District. She was also the second African American woman elected to Congress from Indiana, after Katie Hall.

Personal facts

Birth date	July 08, 1938
Birth place	Louisville Kentucky
Religion	Baptists
Date of death	December 15, 2007
Place of death	Indianapolis
Education	Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis