Thomas L. Harris
Thomas Langrell Harris | |
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Harris c. 1855–1858 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 6th district | |
| In office March 4, 1855 – November 24, 1858 | |
| Preceded by | John Alexander McClernand |
| Succeeded by | Charles D. Hodges |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 7th district | |
| In office March 4, 1849 – March 3, 1851 | |
| Preceded by | Abraham Lincoln |
| Succeeded by | Richard Yates |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 20, 1816 |
| Died | November 24, 1858 (aged 42) |
| Resting place | Rose Hill Cemetery, Petersburg, Illinois, US |
| Party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Washington College |
| Occupation | Congressman, school commissioner |
| Profession | Lawyer, politician |
| Awards | Sword for gallantry by the State of Illinois. |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | US Army |
| Years of service | 1846–1847 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | 4th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Cerro Gordo |
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Thomas Langrell Harris (October 29, 1816 – November 24, 1858) was an American lawyer who was a soldier in the United States Army and U.S. representative from Illinois in the mid-19th century.
Harris was decorated for bravery at the Battle of Cerro Gordo during the Mexican–American War, and was a member of Congress as a Democrat.