Matthew Gaines

Matthew Gaines (August 4, 1840 – June 11, 1900) was a former slave, community leader, minister, and Republican Texas State Senator. He made valuable contributions towards the establishment of free public education in the state of Texas.

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Birth dateAugust 04, 1840
Birth place
Alexandria , Louisiana , United States
Date of deathJune 11, 1900
Place of death
Giddings Texas , United States

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