F. Dora Wade was an American teacher and state legislator in Mississippi.[1] He represented Yazoo County in the Mississippi House of Representatives.[2] He served as marshal of Yazoo City in 1870 and was documented as a teacher in that year's census.[2]

He was born in Ohio. He was literate, and documented as mulatto.[1]

Martha Jane, the daughter of Tazewell Jones (a politician), accused him of fathering her "illegitimate" child and he was arrested and a court case commenced over the matter.[3] His seat was declared vacant in October 1873 because he resided in Issaquena County, outside the district.[4]

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  1. 1 2 Freedom's Lawmakers by Eric Foner Louisiana State University Press (1996) page 219
  2. 1 2 "F. Dora Wade – Against All Odds".
  3. ↑ "Vicksburg Herald, May 10, 1872 – Against All Odds".
  4. ↑ "Clarion-Ledger, October 30, 1873 – Against All Odds".
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