Subjects – Territorial Delegate
The first Hispanic American to serve in Congress
September 30, 1822
On this date, Joseph Marion Hernández, a Delegate from the Florida Territory, became the first Hispanic American to serve in Congress.
Delegate Francisco Perea of New Mexico
January 09, 1830
Francisco Perea of New Mexico, who fought to keep his territory loyal to the Union and served a term as a Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives during the Civil War, was born on this date in Las Padillas, New Mexico.
Delegate Jose Francisco Chaves of New Mexico
November 26, 1904
On this date, Jose Francisco Chaves was murdered by an unknown assailant.
Delegate Walter Fauntroy of the District of Columbia
April 19, 1971
On this date, Walter Fauntroy was sworn in as the first African-American to serve as the District of Columbia’s Delegate.