Thomas Frank Cassels (c. 1845 – April 2, 1903) was an attorney and politician in Memphis, Tennessee who served a term in the Tennessee House of Representatives for the 42nd General Assembly (1881–1882).[1] A Republican, he represented Shelby County, Tennessee.

Thomas F. Cassels
Tennessee House of Representatives
In office
1881–1882
Personal details
Born
Thomas Frank Cassels

c. 1845 (1845)
Berlin Crossroads, Ohio, U.S.
DiedApril 2, 1903(1903-04-02) (aged 57–58)
Memphis, Tennessee
Cause of deathtuberculosis
Political partyRepublican
SpouseEmma Frances Lett

He was the first African-American admitted to the bar association in Memphis. He represented Ida B. Wells in her lawsuit against C&O Railroad. He served as Assistant Attorney General in Memphis and was a presidential elector in 1888.[2]

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