Thompson Weeks
19th century American politician. / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Thompson Dimock Weeks (November 5, 1832 – February 12, 1901) was an American lawyer and Republican politician. He served six years in the Wisconsin State Senate, representing Walworth County, and was president pro tempore of the Senate during the 1895–1896 session. He also served one term in the Wisconsin State Assembly.
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Thompson Weeks | |
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President pro tempore of the Wisconsin Senate | |
In office January 7, 1895 – January 4, 1897 | |
Preceded by | Robert MacBride |
Succeeded by | Lyman W. Thayer |
Member of the Wisconsin Senate | |
In office January 2, 1893 – January 4, 1897 | |
Preceded by | Charles Simeon Taylor |
Succeeded by | John W. Whelan |
Constituency | 24th Senate district |
In office January 5, 1874 – January 3, 1876 | |
Preceded by | Samuel Pratt |
Succeeded by | Asahel Farr |
Constituency | 8th Senate district |
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Walworth 3rd district | |
In office January 7, 1867 – January 6, 1868 | |
Preceded by | Shepard O. Raymond |
Succeeded by | George A. Ray |
Personal details | |
Born | (1832-11-05)November 5, 1832 Norwich, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | February 12, 1901(1901-02-12) (aged 68) Whitewater, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Resting place | Hillside Cemetery, Whitewater, Wisconsin |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Adelaide M. Hall
(m. 1865–1901) |
Children |
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Education | |
Profession | lawyer |
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