The Life of Hiram Revels By haynes.1553@foxc6.org Sep 27, 1827 Happy Birthday Born in Fayetteville, North Carolina Period: Sep 27, 1827 to Jan 16, 1901 The Life of Hiram Revels May 17, 1845 Ordained as Minister in African Methodist Episcopal Church Mar 4, 1851 Married Phoebe a. Bass Phoebe was a citizen of Zanesville, Ohio and together they had 6 children. Feb 7, 1854 Imprisoned in Missouri for Preaching the gospels to Negros Jul 4, 1863 Fought in the Battle of Vicksburg Feb 23, 1870 HIs credentials were blocked by members of congress Feb 25, 1870 Became First African American Senator Ever Mar 3, 1871 Hiram's Senator Term Ended Mar 4, 1871 Became the first president of Alcorn University Feb 26, 1873 Appointed Mississippi Secretary of State Nov 6, 1875 He Complains to the President About the Governor of Mississippi Jan 16, 1901 Worst Day Ever Died in Aberdeen, Mississippi.