Thomas T. Whittlesey
19th century American politician (1798–1868) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Thomas Tucker Whittlesey (December 8, 1798 – August 20, 1868) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Connecticut from 1836 to 1839.
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Thomas T. Whittlesey | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Connecticut's 4th district | |
In office March 3, 1837 – March 3, 1839 | |
Preceded by | At-large representation |
Succeeded by | Thomas Burr Osborne |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Connecticut's at-large district | |
In office April 29, 1836 – March 3, 1837 | |
Preceded by | Zalmon Wildman |
Succeeded by | Converted to districts |
Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 11th district | |
In office January 3, 1853 – January 1, 1855 | |
Preceded by | Harvey G. Turner |
Succeeded by | Hiram Giles |
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Born | Thomas Tucker Whittlesey (1798-12-08)December 8, 1798 Danbury, Connecticut, U.S. |
Died | August 20, 1868(1868-08-20) (aged 69) Pheasant Branch, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Resting place | Forest Hill Cemetery Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Political party | Jacksonian Democrat |
Spouse |
Caroline Holley (died 1841) |
Relations | Elisha Whittlesey (cousin) Frederick Whittlesey (cousin) |
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Alma mater | Yale College |
Profession | lawyer |
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