James Houston Thomas

James Houston Thomas (September 22, 1808 – August 4, 1876) was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives for Tennessee's 6th congressional district.

James Houston Thomas
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Tennessee's 6th district
In office
March 4, 1847  March 3, 1851
Preceded byBarclay Martin
Succeeded byWilliam H. Polk
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Tennessee's 6th district
In office
March 4, 1859  March 3, 1861
Preceded byGeorge W. Jones
Succeeded bySamuel M. Arnell
Personal details
Born(1808-09-22)September 22, 1808
Iredell County, North Carolina
DiedAugust 4, 1876(1876-08-04) (aged 67)
Fayetteville, Tennessee
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseMargaret Meeds Stevens Thomas
ChildrenJohn Addison Thomas
Alma materJackson College, Columbia, Tennessee
Professionlawyer politician
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