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David B. Mellish

The Civil Rights Act of 1875

(January 2, 1831 — May 23, 1874) David Batcheller Mellish was a printer, teacher, reporter, overall businessman, and politician. Mellish was born in Oxford, Massachusetts in 1831 and later moved to New York City. While in Massachusetts he worked as a printer in Worcester and taught school. He went on to teach in various places including Maryland and Pennsylvania. After moving to New York City, Mellish worked as a proofreader and reporter for a newspaper, while also serving as a stenographer to the police board. He was elected as a Republican to the United States House of Representatives and served from March 4, 1873 until he died on May 23, 1874. [Source: “Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774 - Present,” available at https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/M000637]

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