Isaac Harold Anderson (1834 – 1906) was a slave owned by his father who became a wealthy businessman, grocer,[1] politician, publisher, and religious leader in the African American community in the U.S. state of Georgia.
[3] Anderson was elected to the state senate, but as a registrar he was deemed ineligible.
Other legislators with African American heritage were kicked out of the Georgia Assembly after the 1868 election (Original 33) before a court ruling reversed the decision in 1870.
Anderson was also a founding member and leader in the CME church and helped support the establishment of Lane College where he served as Vice President.
[citation needed] Anderson Chapel in Holly Springs, Mississippi is named for him.