Thomas Maduit Nelson (September 27, 1782 – November 10, 1853) was a 19th-century politician from Virginia, United States.
Thomas M. Nelson | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 18th congressional district | |
In office December 4, 1816 – March 3, 1819 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Gholson, Jr. |
Succeeded by | Mark Alexander |
Personal details | |
Born | September 27, 1782 Mecklenburg County, Virginia |
Died | November 10, 1853 Columbus, Georgia | (aged 71)
Resting place | Lindwood Cemetery, Columbus, Georgia |
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1812-1815 |
Rank | Major |
Battles/wars | War of 1812 |
Biography
editBorn 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.
External links
edit- United States Congress. "Thomas M. Nelson (id: N000043)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Thomas M. Nelson at Find a Grave
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