Thomas M. Nelson

Thomas Maduit Nelson (September 27, 1782 – November 10, 1853) was a 19th-century politician from Virginia, United States.

For other people with the same name, see Thomas Nelson (disambiguation).
Thomas M. Nelson
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 18th congressional district
In office
December 4, 1816 – March 3, 1819
Preceded byThomas Gholson, Jr.
Succeeded byMark Alexander
Personal details
BornSeptember 27, 1782
Mecklenburg County, Virginia
DiedNovember 10, 1853(1853-11-10) (aged 71)
Columbus, Georgia
Resting placeLindwood Cemetery, Columbus, Georgia
Political partyDemocratic-Republican
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service1812-1815
Rank Major
Battles/warsWar of 1812

Biography

Born in Oak Hill, Mecklenburg County, Virginia, Nelson attended the common schools as a child. During the War of 1812, he was commissioned a captain to the 10th Infantry Regiment and was later promoted to major in the 13th and 18th Infantry Regiments. After the war, he was reduced back to a captain and eventually resigned from his commission on May 15, 1815. Nelson was elected a Democratic-Republican to the United States House of Representatives to fill a vacancy in 1816, serving until 1819.

He died near Columbus, Georgia at age 71 and was interred there in Linwood Cemetery.

  • United States Congress. "Thomas M. Nelson (id: N000043)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
  • Thomas M. Nelson at Find a Grave
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
Thomas Gholson, Jr.		 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Virginia's 18th congressional district
1816 – 1819		 Succeeded by
Mark Alexander


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