Who was Hiram R Revels parents?

Hiram R. Revels was born to a free African American father, a barber named Hiram Revels Sr., and a mother, a free African American woman named Elizabeth. His parents were both of mixed African and European descent, which was relatively uncommon during that period. Revels' background as a free person of color played a significant role in shaping his later career as a minister and politician.