John Sunday Jr.

John Sunday Jr. (March 20, 1838 - January 7, 1925) was a carpenter, merchant, mechanic, cotton inspector, and state legislator in Florida.

He served with fellow African American Charles Rouse representing Escambia County, Florida in 1874.

[4] He is also documented with the 78th Regiment, United States Colored Infantry (USCI) from 1863 to 1865 achieving the rank of First Sergeant.

He was an organizer of the B. F. Stephenson Post of the Grand Army of the Republic and served as its commander for several years.

[1] A society was established to save his home and continues to work to advocate for awareness of Pensacola's diverse history and to preserve its cultural resources.