William Thomasson
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For the British trade union leader, see William Thomasson (trade unionist).
William Poindexter Thomasson (October 8, 1797 – December 29, 1882) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.
Quick Facts Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Preceded by ...
William Thomasson | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives | |
In office March 4, 1843 – March 3, 1847 | |
Preceded by | John Pope |
Succeeded by | Garnett Duncan |
Personal details | |
Born | William Poindexter Thomasson (1797-10-08)October 8, 1797 New Castle, Kentucky, U.S. |
Died | December 29, 1882(1882-12-29) (aged 85) La Grange, Kentucky, U.S. |
Resting place | Cave Hill Cemetery Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
Spouse |
Charlotte Leonard (m. 1825) |
Children | 4 |
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Military career | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Unit | Seventy-first Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry |
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