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Edward J. Cain
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| South Carolina House of Representatives | |
| In office 1868–1870 |
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| 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 | Minty |
| Children | 1 |
Edward J. Cain (died January 13, 1892) served in the South Carolina House of Representatives during the Reconstruction era. He represented Orangeburg. 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 He had a son James L. Cain. James L. was a revered principal and educator who has an elementary school named for him.
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