About Thomas C. Catchings
Lived 1847 – 1927 (aged 80). Thomas C. Catchings was an American soldier, lawyer, politician and member of parliament.
Thomas Clendinen Catchings (January 11, 1847 – December 24, 1927) was an American lawyer who served eight terms as a U.S. representative from Mississippi from 1885 to 1901.
Early life and education Thomas Clendenin Catchings was born January 11, 1847, at "Fleetwood" in Hinds County, Mississippi, to Dr. T. J. and Nancy M. (née Clendenin) Catchings. Tutored at home until September 1860, he entered the State University at Oxford where he was a member of St. Anthony Hall. In 1861 he entered Oakland College near Rodney. He entered the Confederate States Army in 1861 and served as a private in Company K, 18th Mississippi Infantry Regiment, and subsequently in Company C, 11th Mississippi Cavalry Regiment.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Thomas C. Catchings's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Thomas C. Catchings?
American politician (1847–1927)
When was Thomas C. Catchings born?
Thomas C. Catchings was born on 11 January 1847 in Hinds County.
When did Thomas C. Catchings die?
Thomas C. Catchings died on 24 December 1927 in Vicksburg.
What was Thomas C. Catchings's occupation?
Thomas C. Catchings was a soldier, lawyer, politician and member of parliament.
What nationality was Thomas C. Catchings?
Thomas C. Catchings was American.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Thomas C. Catchings
· DBpedia: Thomas C. Catchings
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Thomas C. Catchings. https://biography.guide/thomas-c-catchings/
MLA: "Thomas C. Catchings." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/thomas-c-catchings/.
Chicago: "Thomas C. Catchings." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/thomas-c-catchings/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-25 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:11 UTC