Edward J. Cain
Edward J. Cain (died January 13, 1892) served in the South Carolina House of Representatives during the Reconstruction era. He represented Orangeburg.[1] Enslaved from birth he escaped during the American Civil War and served in the Union Army. He served as school commissioner and Sheriff of Orangeburg. He is buried in the Fort Motte area[2] He had a son James L. Cain.[3] James L. was a revered principal and educator who has an elementary school named for him.[4]
Edward J. Cain | |
|---|---|
| South Carolina House of Representatives | |
| In office 1868–1870 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1840 Fort Mott area of Orangeburg County |
| Died | January 13, 1892 (aged 51–52) Fort Motte area of Calhoun County |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Minty |
| Children | 1 |
References
- STAFF, T&D. "THURSDAY'S EDITORIAL". The Times and Democrat.
- "Edward Cain | Orangeburg County, SC". orangeburgcounty.org.
- T&D, RICHARD REID, Special to The. "Orangeburg County's first black politicians". The Times and Democrat.
- T&D, RICHARD REID Special to The. "BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Orangeburg's James L. Cain was outstanding black educator". The Times and Democrat.
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