Christopher Thomas

Christopher Thomas
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Virginia's 5th district
In office
March 5, 1874 – March 3, 1875
Preceded byAlexander Davis
Succeeded byGeorge Cabell
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Henry County
In office
1869–1871
Preceded byGeorge W. Booker
Succeeded byGeorge W. Booker
Member of the Virginia Senate from Henry, Patrick and Franklin Counties
In office
1860–1863
Preceded byGeorge Hairston
Succeeded byPeter Saunders
Personal details
BornMarch 24, 1818
Pittsylvania County, Virginia
DiedFebruary 11, 1879(1879-02-11) (aged 60)
Martinsville, Virginia
Resting placeLeatherwood, Virginia
Political partyRepublican
SpouseMary Ann Reamey
ChildrenFaith, Hope, Jane, Susan, Katherine, Archie, Frank, John, Starling
ResidenceLeatherwood plantation
Professionlawyer

Christopher Yancy Thomas (March 24, 1818 – February 11, 1879) was a politician and lawyer from Virginia. He served brief terms in the Virginia Senate, Virginia House and U.S. House of Representatives.