Black-American Familial Connections in Congress

A historical list of Black Representatives (no Black-American Senators have been related to another Member of Congress) who had a family member who served in the House.

Members Whose Children and Grandchildren Have Served in Congress

• William Lacy Clay, Jr., of Missouri (2001–2021), son of William Lacy Clay, Sr., of Missouri (1969–2001)
• Harold Eugene Ford, Jr., of Tennessee (1997–2007), son of Harold Eugene Ford, Sr., of Tennessee (1975–1997)
• Kendrick B. Meek of Florida, (2003–2011), son of Carrie P. Meek of Florida (1993–2003)
• André Carson of Indiana, (2008–present), grandson of Julia Carson of Indiana (1997–2007)
• Donald Payne, Jr., of New Jersey (2012–2024), son of Donald Milford Payne of New Jersey (1989–2012)
• Erica Lee Carter of Texas (2024–present), daughter of Shelia Jackson Lee of Texas (1995–2024)

Widows Who Have Succeeded Their Late Husbands

• Cardiss Collins of Illinois (1973–1997), wife of George Washington Collins of Illinois (1970–1972)

Members Whose Siblings Have Served in Congress

• Jonathan Jackson of Illinois (2023–present), brother of Jesse L. Jackson Jr. of Illinois (1995–2012)

Miscellaneous Familial Connections

• Henry Plummer Cheatham of North Carolina (1889–1893), and George Henry White of North Carolina (1897–1901) were brothers-in-law.