William Dickson (congressman)
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William Dickson (May 5, 1770 – February 21, 1816) was an American politician who represented Tennessee in the United States House of Representatives 1801 to 1807.
Quick Facts Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 3rd district, Preceded by ...
William Dickson | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 3rd district | |
In office March 4, 1805 – March 3, 1807 | |
Preceded by | District created |
Succeeded by | Jesse Wharton |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's at-large district (seat A) | |
In office March 4, 1803 – March 3, 1805 | |
Preceded by | District recreated |
Succeeded by | District eliminated |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 1st district | |
In office March 4, 1801 – March 3, 1803 | |
Preceded by | William C. C. Claiborne |
Succeeded by | District eliminated |
Speaker of the Tennessee House of Representatives | |
In office 1799–1803 | |
Preceded by | James Stuart |
Succeeded by | James Stuart |
Personal details | |
Born | (1770-05-05)May 5, 1770 Duplin County, Province of North Carolina, British America |
Died | February 21, 1816(1816-02-21) (aged 45) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
Spouse | Polly Gray Dickson Susannah Hickman Dickson |
Children | Cornelia Ann Dickson
Indiana Dickson Florida Dickson Baldwin David Dickson |
Profession | Physician Politician |
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