James Thorington
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James Thorington (May 7, 1816 ā June 13, 1887) was a frontiersman, lawyer, judge, and one-term U.S. Representative from Iowa's 2nd congressional district.
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James Thorington | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Iowa's 2nd district | |
In office March 4, 1855 ā March 3, 1857 | |
Preceded by | John Parsons Cook |
Succeeded by | Timothy Davis |
Personal details | |
Born | (1816-05-07)May 7, 1816 Wilmington, North Carolina, USA |
Died | June 13, 1887(1887-06-13) (aged 71) Santa Fe, New Mexico Territory, USA |
Political party | Whig Republican |
Profession | Attorney |
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