Historical Obituary: The Death of Daddy Cain
Subject
Richard H. Cain
Title
Historical Obituary: The Death of Daddy Cain
Date
01/26/1887
Type
Historical Obituary
Description
Note: See 3rd column, last paragraph.
Chronicling America presents a January 26, 1887 obituary for Richard H. Cain - a free born Black man from Virginia who became a pastor, entrepreneur and Congressman (R-SC). The obituary highlights Cain's involvement in the AME Church, his influence as a legislator, and alleged "dubious transactions" in real estate.
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Chronicling America presents a January 26, 1887 obituary for Richard H. Cain - a free born Black man from Virginia who became a pastor, entrepreneur and Congressman (R-SC). The obituary highlights Cain's involvement in the AME Church, his influence as a legislator, and alleged "dubious transactions" in real estate.
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Publisher
Library of Congress - Chronicling America (Yorkville Enquirer, SC)
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“Historical Obituary: The Death of Daddy Cain,” Project Reconstruction, accessed April 30, 2024, https://projectreconstructionus.com/items/show/974.