John Andrew Singleton
John Andrew Singleton | |
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| Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 9th district | |
| In office 1927–1928 | |
| Preceded by | Walter Richard Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Aaron Manasses McMillan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 30, 1895 Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Died | August 1, 1970 (aged 75) Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands |
| Political party | Republican later Democrat |
| Spouse | Daisy M Goring |
| Alma mater | Howard University |
| Occupation | Dentist |
John Andrew Singleton (July 30, 1895 - August 1, 1970) was a civil rights activist, dentist, and member of the Nebraska House of Representatives. He served as president of the Omaha, Nebraska, and then the Jamaica, New York, branches of the NAACP. He was an outspoken activist and received the nickname "the militant dentist" while living in Jamaica, New York.