Edward J. Cain Explained

Edward J. Cain
Office:South Carolina House of Representatives
Term Start:1868
Term End:1870
Birth Date:c. 1840
Birth Place:Fort Mott area of Orangeburg County
Death Place:Fort Motte area of Calhoun County
Party:Republican Party
Spouse:Minty
Children:1

Edward J. Cain (c. 1840 - 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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: THURSDAY'S EDITORIAL. T&D. STAFF. The Times and Democrat.
  2. Web site: Edward Cain | Orangeburg County, SC. orangeburgcounty.org.
  3. Web site: Orangeburg County's first black politicians. RICHARD REID, Special to The. T&D. The Times and Democrat.
  4. Web site: BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Orangeburg's James L. Cain was outstanding black educator. RICHARD REID Special to The. T&D. The Times and Democrat.

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