Thomas Haughey
American politician (1826–1869) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Thomas Haughey (1826 – August 5, 1869) was a surgeon who served as U.S. Representative for Alabama from 1868 until his assassination. A supporter of another Republican candidate assassinated him during his re-election campaign.
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Thomas Haughey | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 6th district | |
In office July 21, 1868 – March 3, 1869 | |
Preceded by | Williamson Robert Winfield Cobb |
Succeeded by | William Crawford Sherrod |
Personal details | |
Born | 1826 Glasgow, Scotland |
Died | August 5, 1869(1869-08-05) (aged 42–43) Courtland, Alabama, U.S. |
Manner of death | Assassination |
Political party | Republican |
Education | Tulane University (MD) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States • Union |
Branch/service | United States Army • Union Army |
Years of service | 1862–1865 |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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