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Representative George Western Thompson

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Representative George Western Thompson - Virginia Democratic

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NameGeorge Western Thompson
PositionRepresentative
StateVirginia
District15
PartyDemocratic
StatusFormer Representative
Term StartDecember 1, 1851
Term EndMarch 3, 1853
Terms Served1
BornMay 14, 1806
GenderMale
Bioguide IDT000201
Representative George Western Thompson
George Western Thompson served as a representative for Virginia (1851-1853).

About Representative George Western Thompson



George Western Thompson (May 14, 1806 – February 24, 1888) was a nineteenth-century Virginia politician, lawyer and judge. He served one term in the U.S. House of Representatives, resigning to become a state judge. During the American Civil War Judge Thompson resigned that position as because he believed the creation of West Virginia to be illegal.

As a member of the Democratic Party representing Virginia, George Western Thompson contributed to the legislative process during 1 term in office. George Western Thompson’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history, participating in the democratic process and representing the interests of constituents.