John Boston (politician)

[1][2][3] In 1865, Boston founded the Lamar Colored Methodist Episcopal Church.

[5][6] Boston was a school trustee, community supporter, and a real estate investor.

[4] In 1868, there were four representatives from Darlington, three of whom were colored: John Boston, Alfred Rush, and Jordan Lang.

He lobbied for children of his constituents to gain acceptance to the University of South Carolina.

[1][2] Boston was buried in what is now the John Wesley Methodist Church cemetery.