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Thomas Settle

1789 – 1857

Congressional Representative from North Carolina

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About Thomas Settle

Lived 1789 – 1857 (aged 68). Thomas Settle was an American politician, lawyer and judge.

Thomas Settle (March 9, 1789 – August 5, 1857) was a Congressional Representative from North Carolina from 1817 to 1821.

Settle was born near Reidsville, North Carolina, March 9, 1789; educated by private tutors; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1812 and commenced practice in Wentworth, North Carolina. He was elected to the State House of Commons in 1816; elected as a Republican to the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Congresses (March 4, 1817 – March 3, 1821); declined to be a candidate for reelection in 1820. Settle resumed the practice of law, was again a member of the State House of Commons, from c. 1826–1829, and served as speaker in the last session. Later, Settle served as a judge of the superior court of North Carolina from 1832 to 1857. He died in Rockingham County, North Carolina, August 5, 1857; interment in the Settle family graveyard, near Reidsville, N.C.

His son was also named Thomas Settle (1831–1888), as was his grandson, Thomas Settle III. David Settle Reid was his nephew. His daughter, Henrietta Williams Settle, married his nephew, David Settle Reid.

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United States representative, Speaker of the North Carolina House of Commons, Member of the North Carolina House of Commons
Also known as
Thomas Settle Sr.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Thomas Settle?

Congressional Representative from North Carolina (1789-1857)

When was Thomas Settle born?

Thomas Settle was born on 9 March 1789.

When did Thomas Settle die?

Thomas Settle died on 5 August 1857 in Rockingham County.

What was Thomas Settle's occupation?

Thomas Settle was a politician, lawyer and judge.

What nationality was Thomas Settle?

Thomas Settle was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Thomas Settle

· Wikidata: Q1255950

· DBpedia: Thomas Settle (1789–1857)

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