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.

Boundaries The 7th congressional district boundaries included all of Amite, Claiborne, Copiah, Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, Pike, and Wilkinson County. It also included the western portion of modern Walthall County (included as part of Pike County at that time).

List of members representing the district Member Party Years Congress Electoral history District created March 4, 1883 Ethelbert Barksdale Democratic March 4, 1883 –March 3, 1887 Elected in 1882.Re-elected in 1884.Lost renomination. Charles E. Hooker Democratic March 4, 1887 –March 3, 1895 Elected in 1886.Re-elected in 1888.Re-elected in 1890.Re-elected in 1892.Retired. James G. Spencer Democratic March 4, 1895 –March 3, 1897 Elected in 1894.Retired. Patrick Henry Democratic March 4, 1897 –March 3, 1901 Elected in 1896.Re-elected in 1898.Lost renomination. Charles E. Hooker Democratic March 4, 1901 –March 3, 1903 Elected in 1900.Retired. Frank A. McLain Democratic March 4, 1903 –March 3, 1909 Redistricted from the and re-elected in 1902.Re-elected in 1904.Re-elected in 1906.Retired. William A. Dickson Democratic March 4, 1909 –March 3, 1913 Elected in 1908.Re-elected in 1910.Retired. Percy E. Quin Democratic March 4, 1913 –February 4, 1932 Elected in 1912.Re-elected in 1914.Re-elected in 1916.Re-elected in 1918.Re-elected in 1920.Re-elected in 1922.Re-elected in 1924.Re-elected in 1926.Re-elected in 1928.Re-elected in 1930.Died. Lawrence R. Ellzey Democratic March 15, 1932 –January 3, 1935 Elected to finish Quin's term.Re-elected in 1932.Lost renomination. Dan R. McGehee Democratic January 3, 1935 –January 3, 1947 Elected in 1934.Re-elected in 1936.Re-elected in 1938.Re-elected in 1940.Re-elected in 1942.Re-elected in 1944.Lost renomination. John B. Williams Democratic January 3, 1947 –January 3, 1953 Elected in 1946.Re-elected in 1948.Re-elected in 1950.Redistricted to the . District eliminated January 3, 1953

References

Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present