James Houston Thomas
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James Houston Thomas (September 22, 1808 – August 4, 1876) was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives for Tennessee's 6th congressional district.
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James Houston Thomas | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 6th district | |
In office March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1851 | |
Preceded by | Barclay Martin |
Succeeded by | William H. Polk |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 6th district | |
In office March 4, 1859 – March 3, 1861 | |
Preceded by | George W. Jones |
Succeeded by | Samuel M. Arnell |
Personal details | |
Born | (1808-09-22)September 22, 1808 Iredell County, North Carolina |
Died | August 4, 1876(1876-08-04) (aged 67) Fayetteville, Tennessee |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Margaret Meeds Stevens Thomas |
Children | John Addison Thomas |
Alma mater | Jackson College, Columbia, Tennessee |
Profession | lawyer politician |
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