Thomas P. Cothran

Thomas Perrin Cothran (October 24, 1857 – April 11, 1934) was an American politician and judge. A Democrat, he served as Speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives, and was later an associate justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court.

Early life and education Cothran was born on October 27, 1857, in Abbeville, South Carolina, His maternal grandfather was Thomas C. Perrin, who served in the South Carolina General Assembly.

Cothran was first educated at local private schools. He studied at the University of Virginia from 1876 to 1878, In 1891, he moved to Greenville, where he lived with his brother. He was an associate justice Court, serving from January 28, 1921, until his death. Politically, he was an individualist. He died on April 11, 1934, aged 76, in Abbeville. It is unknown where he was buried.