Thomas H. Averett
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Thomas Hamlet Averett (July 10, 1800 – June 30, 1855) was a slave owner[1][2] and U.S. Representative from Virginia.
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Thomas H. Averett | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 3rd district | |
In office March 4, 1849 – March 3, 1853 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Flournoy |
Succeeded by | John Caskie |
Member of the Virginia Senate for Mecklenburg and Halifax | |
In office December 4, 1848 – March 1849 | |
Preceded by | Richard H. Baptist |
Succeeded by | Tucker Carrington |
Personal details | |
Born | Thomas Hamlet Averett (1800-07-10)July 10, 1800 Halifax County, Virginia |
Died | June 30, 1855(1855-06-30) (aged 54) Halifax County, Virginia |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Jefferson Medical College |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Rank | Served as drummer boy |
Battles/wars | War of 1812 |
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