Honors Thomas Mundy Peterson for being first African American to vote after ratification of 15th Amendment.

This resolution honors Thomas Mundy Peterson, the first African American to vote following the ratification of the 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Born in 1824, Peterson moved to Perth Amboy, New Jersey, where he cast his historic vote on March 31, 1870. Despite facing racism, Peterson continued to vote and engage in civic duties, including serving on a jury. The resolution also notes the creation of a gold medallion commemorating his vote, presented to him by the citizens of Perth Amboy in 1884.

Honors Thomas Mundy Peterson for being first African American to vote after ratification of 15th Amendment.

This resolution honors Thomas Mundy Peterson, the first African American to vote following the ratification of the 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Born in 1824, Peterson moved to Perth Amboy, New Jersey, where he cast his historic vote on March 31, 1870. Despite facing racism, Peterson continued to vote and engage in civic duties, including serving on a jury. The resolution also notes the creation of a gold medallion commemorating his vote, presented to him by the citizens of Perth Amboy in 1884.