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Henry Raby (politician)

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Henry Raby was an American politician, who represented Natchitoches Parish in the Louisiana State House of Representatives from 1872 to 1876. He was documented as being "Colored". He was a Republican. During his time in office, Raby introduced a bill for a poorhouse in the Natchitoches Parish, which was promoted by Senator Blunt in the upper House.

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