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Thomas L. Anderson | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri's 2nd district | |
| In office March 4, 1857 – March 3, 1861 | |
| Preceded by | Gilchrist Porter |
| Succeeded by | James S. Rollins |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Thomas Lilbourne Anderson December 8, 1808 Bowling Green, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | March 6, 1885 (aged 76) Palmyra, Missouri, U.S. |
| Political party | American Party (Know-Nothing) Independent Democrat |
Thomas Lilbourne Anderson (December 8, 1808 – March 6, 1885) was a slave owner[1] and practicing lawyer who served in the United States House of Representatives from Missouri for two terms from 1857 to 1861.
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