About Thomas McCain
Born 1827. Thomas McCain was an American legislator and politician.
Thomas McCain (born c. 1827) was an American politician from DeSoto County, Mississippi. 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.
Early life McCain was born in Tennessee.
Career He represented DeSoto County in the Mississippi House of Representatives from 1872 to 1875. He was an officer in the county militia.
Personal life He was married and had children.
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Mississippi state legislator
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