Only one ancillary dwelling can be built on each lot. Building an ancillary dwelling does not allow you to subdivide your lot, unless it is already allowed under the local planning scheme. Be aware that the change to occupancy requirements does not automatically apply to existing ancillary dwellings or granny flats. A new approval from the council is usually required before they can be occupied by a non-family member.
Black Americans in Congress. Since 1870, when Senator Hiram Revels of Mississippi and Representative Joseph Rainey of South Carolina became the first African Americans to serve in Congress, a total of 146 African Americans have served as U.S. Representatives, Delegates, or Senators.
African American Firsts in Congress. The first African American Member of Congress was Hiram Rhodes Revels (R-MS), who served. in the Senate in the 41st Congress (1870-1871). He also has the distinction of being the first. African American Member of the Senate and the first African American Member of Congress.