John Thomson Mason (1787–1850)

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John Thomson Mason
Born
John Thomson Mason

(1787-01-08)January 8, 1787
Raspberry Plain plantation, Leesburg, Virginia
DiedApril 17, 1850(1850-04-17) (aged 63)
Tremont House, Galveston, Texas
Alma materCollege of William and Mary
Occupationslawyer, United States marshal, Secretary of Michigan Territory, land agent
Spouses
  • Elizabeth Baker Moir
  • Frances Magruder
ChildrenAt least 11, including Stevens T. Mason
Parent(s)Stevens Thomson Mason
Mary Elizabeth Armistead
Relativesgrandnephew of George Mason IV

John Thomson Mason (January 8, 1787 – April 17, 1850) was an American lawyer, United States marshal, Secretary of Michigan Territory from 1830 through 1831, land agent, and an important figure in the Texas Revolution.

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