Joseph Rainey

Joseph Hayne Rainey
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 1st district
In office December 12, 1870 – March 3, 1879
Preceded by	Benjamin F. Whittemore
Succeeded by	John S. Richardson
Member of the South Carolina Senate from Georgetown County
In office November 24, 1868 – November 28, 1870
Preceded by	Richard Dozier
Succeeded by	John Francis Beckman
Personal details
Born	(1832-06-21)June 21, 1832 Georgetown, South Carolina, U.S.
Died	August 1, 1887(1887-08-01) (aged 55) Georgetown, South Carolina, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Profession	Barber, 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.