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Alexander Thomson (congressman)
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For other people named Alexander Thomson, see Alexander Thomson (disambiguation).
Alexander Thomson (January 12, 1788 – August 2, 1848) was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania in the mid-1820s, judge, and law professor. He opened a law school in Chambersburg, that became the law department of Marshall College.
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Alexander Thomson | |
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Pennsylvania House of Representatives | |
In office 1823–1824 | |
18th United States Congress | |
In office 1824 – March 4, 1825 | |
19th United States Congress | |
In office March 4, 1825 – May 1, 1826 | |
District Court Judge | |
Assumed office May 2, 1826 | |
President Judge of the Sixteenth Judicial District | |
In office June 25, 1827 – 1841 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1788-01-12)January 12, 1788 Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States |
Died | August 2, 1848(1848-08-02) (aged 60) Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, United States |
Occupation | Lawyer, legislator, judge, law professor |
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