Thomas McCain
Thomas McCain | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives | |
| Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives | |
| In office 1872–1875 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1827 |
| Party | Republican |
Thomas McCain (born c. 1827) was an American politician from DeSoto County, Mississippi.[1] An African-American officeholder during the Reconstruction era, he represented DeSoto County in the Mississippi House of Representatives from 1872 to 1875 and was appointed lieutenant colonel of the county militia.[2][3]
Early life
McCain was born in Tennessee.[3] By 1870 he was living in DeSoto County, Mississippi, where federal census records list him with his wife, Tabitha, and their children.[3][4]
Career
He represented DeSoto County in the Mississippi House of Representatives from 1872 to 1875.[2] He was an officer in the county militia.[3]
Personal life
He was married and had children.[3]
See also
References
- ^ Riley, Franklin L., ed. (1910). Publications of the Mississippi Historical Society. Vol. 11. University, Mississippi: Mississippi Historical Society. Retrieved December 5, 2025.
- ^ a b Foner, Eric (1996). Freedom's Lawmakers: A Directory of Black Officeholders During Reconstruction. Baton Rouge, Louisiana: Louisiana State University Press. p. 144.
- ^ a b c d e Baldwin, DeeDee. "Thomas McCain (DeSoto County)". Against All Odds: The First Black Legislators in Mississippi. Mississippi State University Libraries. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ^ "Thomas McCain (DeSoto County)". Mississippi State University Libraries. Retrieved December 4, 2025.