Lorenzo Dow Thompson (legislator)

"Lorenzo Thompson" redirects here. For the State Treasurer of Missouri, see Lorenzo Dow Thompson (treasurer).
Lorenzo Dow Thompson
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives
from the Harrison County district
In office
1846–1849
Personal details
Bornc. 1810 (1810)
Died1875 (1876) (aged 65)
PartyDemocratic
Military service
RankPrivate
Battles/warsBlack Hawk War

Lorenzo Dow Thompson (c. 1810 – 1875) was an American politician who served in the Missouri House of Representatives. While serving in the military, Thompson bested future President Abraham Lincoln in a wrestling match.

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