T. Butler King
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Thomas Butler King I (August 27, 1800 – May 10, 1864) was an American politician from the state of Georgia.[1] Late in life, King spent ten years in the newly admitted state of California and twice attempted to become a senator from that state.
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Thomas Butler King | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's At-large & 1st district | |
In office March 4, 1839 – March 3, 1843 March 4, 1845 – March 3, 1850 | |
Preceded by | George W. Towns Alexander Stephens |
Succeeded by | John B. Lamar Joseph W. Jackson |
Member of the Georgia Senate | |
In office 1832 1834–1835 1837 | |
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Born | August 27, 1800 Palmer, Massachusetts |
Died | May 10, 1864 (aged 63) Waresboro, Georgia |
Resting place | Churchyard of Christ Church, Frederica, St. Simons, Georgia |
Political party | Whig |
Spouse | Anna Matilda Page (c. 1800 – 1859) |
Children | John Floyd King |
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