John Thomas Rapier (November 13,1837--May 31,1883) was an attorney, a planter and a politician; elected as a United States Representative from Alabama, he served from 1873 until 1875.
John Thomas Rapier (November 13,1837--May 31,1883) was a leading African American politicians during the Reconstruction Era. He served as a United States Representative from Alabama, he served from 1873 until 1875.