Thomas A. Holmes
American surveyor, trader, and politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Thomas Andrew Holmes (March 4, 1804 – 1888) was an American surveyor, trader, and politician who served in the Minnesota Territorial House of Representatives from 1849 to 1850. He was involved in the foundation of numerous towns in Minnesota and Wisconsin, including Milwaukee. Holmes City, Minnesota, is named after him.
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Thomas A. Holmes | |
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Member of the Minnesota Territorial House of Representatives | |
In office September 3, 1849 – December 31, 1850 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1804-03-04)March 4, 1804 Burgettstown, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | 1888 (aged 83–84) Cullman, Alabama, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Occupation | Surveyor Trader |
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