John Renshaw Thomson
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John Renshaw Thomson (September 25, 1800 ā September 12, 1862) was an American merchant who had worked in the China Trade and supported emerging industries in New Jersey through his positions on a regional canal company and the Philadelphia and Trenton Railroad. He was elected as a United States Senator, serving from 1853 to his death in 1862.
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Quick Facts United States Senator from New Jersey, Preceded by ...
John Renshaw Thomson | |
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United States Senator from New Jersey | |
In office March 4, 1853 ā September 12, 1862 | |
Preceded by | Robert F. Stockton |
Succeeded by | Richard S. Field |
Personal details | |
Born | (1800-09-25)September 25, 1800 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | September 12, 1862(1862-09-12) (aged 61) Princeton, New Jersey, U.S. |
Resting place | Princeton Cemetery, Princeton, New Jersey |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Annis Stockton (m. 1825-1842, her death) Josephine A. Ward (m. 1845-1862, his death) |
Relations | Richard Stockton (father-in-law) Robert F. Stockton (brother-in-law) Aaron Ward (father-in-law) |
Education | Princeton University (attended) |
Occupation | Businessman |
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