Thomas Whitehead (politician)

Thomas Whitehead
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Virginia's 6th district
In office
March 4, 1873 – March 3, 1875
Preceded byJohn T. Harris
Succeeded byJohn R. Tucker
Personal details
Born(1825-12-27)December 27, 1825
Lovingston, Virginia
DiedJuly 1, 1901(1901-07-01) (aged 75)
Lynchburg, Virginia
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseMartha Henry Garland
ProfessionPolitician, Lawyer, Merchant, Editor
Military service
Allegiance Confederate States
Branch/service Confederate States Army
Years of service1861–1865
Rank Captain
UnitVirginia 2nd Virginia Cavalry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

Thomas Whitehead (December 27, 1825 – July 1, 1901) was a nineteenth-century politician, lawyer, editor and merchant from Virginia.