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Zimri D. Thomas

1809 – 1892

Michigan politician

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About Zimri D. Thomas

Lived 1809 – 1892 (aged 82–83). Zimri D. Thomas was an American politician and judge.

Zimri Dinsmore Thomas (born September 16, 1809) was an American politician who served in the Michigan House of Representatives representing the 1st district of Hillsdale County from 1865 to 1866.

Early life Thomas was born in Rowe, Massachusetts on September 16, 1809. In 1820, Thomas moved to central New York.

Career Thomas served as postmaster in Hamburg, New York for six years. In 1835, he moved to Michigan.

In 1866, Thomas served as justice of the peace for Hillsdale Township, Michigan alongside George W. Burchard, filling the vacancy left by Justice Henry T. Kellogg. In 1873, he served as a justice of the peace in the city of Hillsdale with C. B. Dresser, and in 1877 he again held the same office in the city of Hillsdale.

Thomas also served as a Hillsdale County coroner from 1873 to at least 1881.

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Important facts

Born

16 September 1809, Rowe

Birth century

19th century

Died

1892, Hillsdale, Michigan

Occupation

Politician, judge

Nationality

United States

Positions held

Member of the Michigan House of Representatives

Also known as

Zimri Dinsmore Thomas

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Zimri D. Thomas?

Michigan politician

When was Zimri D. Thomas born?

Zimri D. Thomas was born on 16 September 1809 in Rowe.

When did Zimri D. Thomas die?

Zimri D. Thomas died in 1892 in Hillsdale, Michigan.

What was Zimri D. Thomas's occupation?

Zimri D. Thomas was a politician and judge.

What nationality was Zimri D. Thomas?

Zimri D. Thomas was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Zimri D. Thomas

· Wikidata: Q98400684

· DBpedia: Zimri D. Thomas

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