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Henry Wirtz Thomas (October 20, 1812 – June 22, 1890), a Republican politician, served as the 12th Lieutenant Governor of Virginia from 1875 to 1878 under Governor James L. Kemper.
Henry Wirtz Thomas | |
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| 12th Lieutenant Governor of Virginia | |
| In office March 1, 1875 – January 1, 1878 | |
| Governor | James L. Kemper |
| Preceded by | Robert E. Withers |
| Succeeded by | James A. Walker |
| President pro tempore of the Senate of Virginia | |
| In office December 6, 1871 – March 1, 1875 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph A. Waddell |
| Succeeded by | William D. Quesenberry |
| Member of the Virginia Senate | |
| In office December 6, 1871 – March 1, 1875 | |
| Preceded by | Edgar Snowden Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Hierome O. Claughton |
| In office December 2, 1850 – September 7, 1863 | |
| Preceded by | Asa Rogers |
| Succeeded by | William H. Dulany |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Fairfax County | |
| In office 1847–1848 | |
| In office 1841–1842 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Henry Wirtz Thomas October 12, 1812 Leesburg, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | June 22, 1890 (aged 77) Fairfax City, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Whig Republican |
| Spouse | Julia Jackson Thomas |
Early life and education
editHenry W. Thomas was born in Leesburg, Virginia in 1812. He attended college in District of Columbia. He studied law and became a lawyer. In 1833, he moved to Fairfax Court House. He was commissioned a Major in the Virginia Militia in 1837.
Politics
editThomas was Virginia state legislator, was a Confederate States of America Senator, and Lieutenant Governor of Virginia.[1]
At the age of 26, he was elected Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney in 1838. He was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1841 to 1842 and again from 1847 to 1848. He continued his legislative service to the Commonwealth in the Senate of Virginia, serving from 1850 to 1863 and from 1871 to 1875. In 1875, he was elected Lt. Governor. He also served as a Judge on the Fairfax County Circuit Court from 1866 until shortly before his death.
Personal life
editThomas was married to Julia M. Jackson, and they had a daughter named Nannie.[1]
Death
editThomas died at his home in Fairfax on June 23, 1890. He is buried in Fairfax City Cemetery in Fairfax, Virginia.
References
edit- ^ a b "Notes and Documents". The Virginia Magazine of History and Biography. 95 (1): 95. 1987. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
External links
edit- Henry Wirtz Thomas at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007
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