William H. Thomas (Wisconsin politician)
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William H. Thomas (September 25, 1821 – December 26, 1898) was an American lawyer, Democratic politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He served two terms in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Waukesha County, and served as a Union Army cavalry officer during the American Civil War.
Quick Facts District Attorney of Waukesha County, Wisconsin, Preceded by ...
William H. Thomas | |
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District Attorney of Waukesha County, Wisconsin | |
In office January 5, 1880 – January 3, 1887 | |
Preceded by | Alexander Cook |
Succeeded by | E. D. R. Thompson |
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
In office January 7, 1861 – January 6, 1862 | |
Preceded by | William R. Hesk |
Succeeded by | Samuel Thompson |
Constituency | Waukesha 2nd district |
In office January 1, 1849 – January 7, 1850 | |
Preceded by | Joseph W. Brackett |
Succeeded by | Patrick Higgins |
Constituency | Waukesha 1st district |
Member of the House of Representatives of the Wisconsin Territory for Milwaukee & Washington counties | |
In office January 5, 1846 – January 4, 1847 | |
Preceded by | George H. Walker, Charles E. Brown, Pitts Ellis, Byron Kilbourn, Benjamin H. Mooers, & William Shew |
Succeeded by | District abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | (1821-09-25)September 25, 1821 Clinton County, New York, U.S. |
Died | December 26, 1898(1898-12-26) (aged 77) Pewaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Resting place | Forest Hill Cemetery, Pewaukee, Wisconsin |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | married 3 times |
Children | at least 12 |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Volunteers Union Army |
Years of service | 1861–1864 |
Rank | Captain, USV |
Unit | 3rd Reg. Wis. Vol. Cavalry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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