George W. Thompson (politician)

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George Western Thompson
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Virginia's 15th district
In office
March 4, 1851 – July 30, 1852
Preceded byThomas Haymond
Succeeded bySherrard Clemens
Personal details
Born(1806-05-14)May 14, 1806
St. Clairsville, Ohio, US
DiedFebruary 24, 1888(1888-02-24) (aged 81)
Wheeling, West Virginia, US
PartyDemocratic
SpouseElizabeth Steenrod
ProfessionPolitician, Lawyer, Judge
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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.

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