Thomas A. Tomlinson

Thomas Ash Tomlinson (March 1802  June 18, 1872) was a U.S. Representative from New York.

Thomas Ash Tomlinson
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 13th district
In office
March 4, 1841  March 3, 1843
Preceded byAugustus C. Hand
Succeeded byDaniel D. Barnard
Member of the New York State Assembly
In office
1835–1836
Personal details
BornMarch 1802 (1802-03)
New York City, New York
DiedJune 18, 1872(1872-06-18) (aged 70)
Keeseville, New York
Political partyWhig

Born in New York City in March 1802, Tomlinson attended the schools of Champlain and Plattsburgh, New York. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Keeseville, New York, in 1823. Mill owner and dealer in lands. He served as colonel in the State militia. He served as member of the State assembly in 1835 and 1836.

Tomlinson was elected as a Whig to the Twenty-seventh Congress (March 4, 1841 – March 3, 1843). He resumed the practice of law and also engaged in the real estate business. He died in Keeseville, New York, June 18, 1872. He was interred in Evergreen Cemetery.

Sources

  • United States Congress. "Thomas A. Tomlinson (id: T000301)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
  • Thomas A. Tomlinson at Find a Grave
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
Augustus C. Hand
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 13th congressional district

1841–1843
Succeeded by
Daniel D. Barnard

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