Thomas McCain


Thomas McCain 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. By 1870 he was living in DeSoto County, Mississippi, where federal census records list him with his wife, Tabitha, and their children.

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.