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Thomas Rivers

1819 – 1863

American politician from Tennessee

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Lived 1819 – 1863 (aged 43). Thomas Rivers was an American politician and lawyer.

Thomas Rivers (September 18, 1819 – March 18, 1863) was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives for the 10th congressional district of Tennessee.

Biography Rivers was born in Franklin County, Tennessee, on September 18, 1819. He received an academic education and attended La Grange College in Alabama. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1839.

Career Rivers began his practice of law in Somerville, Tennessee. He also served for many years in the state militia ranking as a brigadier general.

Elected as the candidate of the American Party to the Thirty-fourth Congress, but not a candidate for renomination in 1856, Rivers served from March 4, 1855, to March 3, 1857.

Resuming his profession, Rivers continued the practice of law until his death on his plantation near Somerville, Tennessee.

Death Rivers died on March 18, 1863. He is interred in Somerville Cemetery, Somerville, Tennessee.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
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Education
LaGrange College, La Grange College
Positions held
United States representative

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People whose lives overlapped Thomas Rivers's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Thomas Rivers?

American politician from Tennessee (1819-1863)

When was Thomas Rivers born?

Thomas Rivers was born on 18 September 1819 in Franklin County.

When did Thomas Rivers die?

Thomas Rivers died on 18 March 1863 in Somerville.

What was Thomas Rivers's occupation?

Thomas Rivers was a politician and lawyer.

What nationality was Thomas Rivers?

Thomas Rivers was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Thomas Rivers

· Wikidata: Q1236176

· DBpedia: Thomas Rivers

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