About Thomas H. Barnes
Lived 1831 – 1913 (aged 82). Thomas H. Barnes was an American politician and physician.
Thomas H. Barnes (May 28, 1831 – June 4, 1913) was an American politician and physician from Virginia. He served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates and the Virginia Senate.
Early life Thomas H. Barnes was born on May 28, 1831, to Elizabeth and James Barnes. His father was a farmer, magistrate and member of the county court. Barnes attended Kinsale Academy in Nansemond County and Buckhorn Academy in Hertford County, North Carolina. He attended the University of Virginia starting in 1849 for three years. He graduated from the University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1853 with a Doctor of Medicine.
Barnes served as a member of the board of visitors of the University of Virginia School of Medicine. He was also a member of the board of visitors of the College of William & Mary. He served as chairman of both boards at the time of his death.
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American politician and physician (1831–1913)
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