American politician
L. J. Maxwell (born c. 1851) was a state legislator in Arkansas.[1] A Republican, he represented Jefferson County, Arkansas in the Arkansas House of Representatives in 1874[2] and 1875.[1] Another African-American Legislator Ned Hill also served in the House from Jefferson County for the same two-year period.[3][2]
The following year in 1876, Maxwell ran for State Senator but lost to George Haycock.[4]
In 1883 he represented Jefferson County as a delegate at the State Convention.[5] The same year he was appointed as the railway postal clerk.[6]
In 1894 he made another run for representative, but was unsuccessful.[7]
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