Thomas Butler King | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's At-large & 1st district | |
| In office March 4, 1839 – March 3, 1843 | |
| Preceded by | George W. Towns |
| Succeeded by | John B. Lamar |
| In office March 4, 1845 – March 3, 1850 | |
| Preceded by | Alexander Stephens |
| Succeeded by | Joseph W. Jackson |
| Member of the Georgia Senate | |
| In office 1832 1834–1835 1837 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 27, 1800 Palmer, Massachusetts |
| Died | May 10, 1864 (aged 63) Waresboro, Georgia |
| Resting place | Churchyard of Christ Church, Frederica, St. Simons, Georgia |
| Political party | Whig |
| Spouse | Anna Matilda Page (c. 1800 – 1859) |
| Children | John Floyd King |
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Thomas Butler King I (August 27, 1800 – May 10, 1864) was an American politician from the state of Georgia.[1] Late in life, King spent ten years in the newly admitted state of California and twice attempted to become a senator from that state.
- ^ "Thomas Butler King". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved November 18, 2011.
Representative from Georgia; born in Palmer, Hampden County, Mass., August 27, 1800; received private instructions and also attended Westfield Academy; read law with his brother at Allentown, Pa....