Mississippi's 7th congressional district

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Mississippi's 7th congressional district existed from 1883 to 1953. It was created after the 1880 census and abolished following the 1950 census.

A total of 10 representatives (all Democrats) served the district during its existence.

List of representatives

Representative	Took Office	Left Office	Party	Notes	Congress
District created March 4, 1883
Ethelbert Barksdale	March 4, 1883	March 3, 1887	Democratic		48th - 49th
Charles E. Hooker	March 4, 1887	March 3, 1895	Democratic		50th - 53rd
James G. Spencer	March 4, 1895	March 3, 1897	Democratic		54th
Patrick Henry	March 4, 1897	March 3, 1901	Democratic		55th - 56th
Charles E. Hooker	March 4, 1901	March 3, 1903	Democratic		57th
Frank A. McLain	March 4, 1903	March 3, 1909	Democratic	Redistricted from the 6th district	58th - 60th
William A. Dickson	March 4, 1909	March 3, 1913	Democratic		61st - 62nd
Percy E. Quin	March 4, 1913	February 4, 1932	Democratic	Died	63rd - 72nd
Lawrence R. Ellzey	March 15, 1932	January 3, 1935	Democratic		72nd - 73rd
Dan R. McGehee	January 3, 1935	January 3, 1947	Democratic		74th - 79th
John B. Williams	January 3, 1947	January 3, 1953	Democratic	Redistricted to the 4th district	79th - 82nd
District inactive January 3, 1953 – Present

References

• Martis, Kenneth C. (1989). The Historical Atlas of Political Parties in the United States Congress. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
• Martis, Kenneth C. (1982). The Historical Atlas of United States Congressional Districts. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
• Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present