Alexander Thomson (congressman)

Alexander Thomson (January 12, 1788 – August 2, 1848) was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania in the mid-1820s, judge, and law professor. He opened a law school in Chambersburg, that became the law department of Marshall College.

For other people named Alexander Thomson, see Alexander Thomson (disambiguation).
Alexander Thomson
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
In office
1823–1824
18th United States Congress
In office
1824 – March 4, 1825
19th United States Congress
In office
March 4, 1825 – May 1, 1826
District Court Judge
Assumed office
May 2, 1826
President Judge of the Sixteenth Judicial District
In office
June 25, 1827 – 1841
Personal details
Born(1788-01-12)January 12, 1788
Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States
DiedAugust 2, 1848(1848-08-02) (aged 60)
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, United States
OccupationLawyer, legislator, judge, law professor
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