Thomas Gholson Jr.
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Thomas Gholson Jr. (1780 – July 14, 1816) was an American lawyer and politician. He represented Virginia from 1808 to 1816 in the United States House of Representatives, after serving in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1806 to 1809.[1]
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Thomas Gholson Jr. | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 17th district | |
In office November 7, 1808 – March 3, 1813 | |
Preceded by | John Claiborne |
Succeeded by | James Pleasants |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 's 18th district | |
In office March 3, 1813 – July 4, 1816 | |
Preceded by | Peterson Goodwyn |
Succeeded by | Thomas M. Nelson |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Brunswick County | |
In office December 1, 1806 – 1809 Serving with James Harrison | |
Preceded by | Thomas Maclin |
Succeeded by | Philip Pryor |
Personal details | |
Born | 1780 (1780) Brunswick, Virginia |
Died | July 14, 1816(1816-07-14) (aged 35–36) Brunswick County, Virginia |
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
Spouse | Anne Yates |
Children | William Yates Gholson; Cary Ann Gholson who married Thomas Saunders Gholson; and Thomas Gholson, III |
Profession | lawyer, planter |
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