Thomas Claiborne (May 17, 1780 – January 7, 1856) was an American politician and a United States Representative for the state of Tennessee.
Thomas Claiborne | |
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Member of the United States House of Representatives from Tennessee's 5th district | |
In office March 4, 1817 – March 3, 1819 | |
Preceded by | Newton Cannon |
Succeeded by | Newton Cannon |
Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives | |
In office 1811-1812 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Brunswick County, Virginia | May 17, 1780
Died | January 7, 1856 Nashville, Tennessee | (aged 75)
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
Spouse | Sarah Martin Lewis Claiborne |
Early life and family background
editSon of Mary & Thomas B. Claiborne was born in Brunswick County, Virginia. The Claiborne family was one of the First Families of Virginia since the 17th century, when an earlier Thomas Claiborne sat in the House of Burgesses representing King William County (and he or his son established the historic house at Sweet Hall). This boy's father, who also served as a Virginia legislator and U.S. Congressman, was the fifth generation to hold such political and economic power.
Military officer, planter and lawyer
editThis Thomas Claiborne served on the staff of Gen. Andrew Jackson in the Creek War, with the rank of Major. He studied law and was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1807. He owned slaves.[1]
Politician
editAs a member of Tennessee House of Representatives from 1811 to 1812, fellow delegates elected him as their Speaker, so he presided over the latter sessions. Claiborne also served as a United States Marshal.[2] Elected as a Democratic-Republican to the Fifteenth Congress, Claiborne served from March 4, 1817 to March 3, 1819.[3] He also served as Mayor of Nashville in 1818.
Death
editClaiborne died on January 7, 1856, at the age of 75 years, 235 days. He is interred at Nashville City Cemetery, Nashville, Tennessee.[4]
Personal life
editClaiborne represented Hiram Lodge No. 7 and Cumberland Lodge No. 8, of the Free and Accepted Masons, at the formation of the Grand Lodge of Tennessee on December 27, 1813. He was chosen Most Worshipful Grand Master of Tennessee from 1813 to 1814.[5] He resumed the practice of law in Nashville.
References
edit- ^ "Congress slaveowners", The Washington Post, 2022-01-13, retrieved 2022-07-04
- ^ "Thomas Claiborne". The Nashville Cemetery.org. Retrieved 14 February 2013.
- ^ "ThomasClaiborne". Govtrack US Congress. Retrieved 14 February 2013.
- ^ "Thomas Claiborne". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved 14 February 2013.
- ^ "Thomas Claiborne". The Grand Lodge of Tennessee Free and Accepted Masons. Archived from the original on 17 December 2010. Retrieved 14 February 2013.
External links
edit- United States Congress. "Thomas Claiborne (id: C000407)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Thomas Claiborne at Find a Grave
This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress