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    • Joseph Rainey

    American Republican politician (1832–1887)

    Joseph Hayne Rainey

    In office
    December 12, 1870 – March 3, 1879
    Preceded byBenjamin F.

    Whittemore

    Succeeded byJohn S. Richardson
    In office
    November 24, 1868 – November 28, 1870
    Preceded byRichard Dozier
    Succeeded byJohn Francis Beckman
    Born(1832-06-21)June 21, 1832
    Georgetown, South Carolina, U.S.
    DiedAugust 1, 1887(1887-08-01) (aged 55)
    Georgetown, South Carolina, U.S.
    Political partyRepublican
    ProfessionBarber, politician, banker

    Joseph Hayne Rainey (June 21, 1832 – August 1, 1887) was an American politician.

    He was the first black person to serve in the United States House of Representatives and the second black person (after Hiram Revels) to serve in the United States Congress. His service included time as presiding officer of the House of Representatives.

    Born into a family of farmers and planters, Rainey was a member of the Republican Party