William George Thompson
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William George Thompson (January 17, 1830 – April 2, 1911) was a Civil War officer, trial-court judge, territorial justice, and Republican Representative in the United States House of Iowa's 5th congressional district.
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William G. Thompson | |
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Member of the Iowa House of Representatives | |
In office 1885–1887 | |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Iowa's 5th district | |
In office December 1, 1879 – March 3, 1883 | |
Preceded by | Rush Clark |
Succeeded by | James Wilson |
Chief Justice of the Idaho Territorial Supreme Court | |
In office January 23, 1879 – April 1879 | |
Appointed by | Rutherford B. Hayes |
Preceded by | M. E. Hollister |
Succeeded by | John T. Morgan |
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Born | (1830-01-17)January 17, 1830 Butler, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | April 2, 1911(1911-04-02) (aged 81) Kenwood Park, Iowa, U.S |
Political party | Republican |
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Military service | |
Branch/service | Union Army |
Rank | Major |
Unit | 20th Iowa Infantry Regiment |
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