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Thomas L. Blanton
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Thomas Lindsay Blanton (October 25, 1872 – August 11, 1957) was a United States Representative from Texas from 1917 to 1929, then again from 1930 to 1937. He was a member of the Democratic Party.[1]
Quick Facts Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas, Preceded by ...
Thomas Blanton | |
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![]() Blanton in 1917 | |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas | |
In office May 20, 1930 – January 3, 1937 | |
Preceded by | Robert Lee |
Succeeded by | Clyde L. Garrett |
Constituency | 17th district |
In office March 4, 1917 – March 3, 1929 | |
Preceded by | William Smith |
Succeeded by | Robert Lee |
Constituency | 16th district (1917–1919) 17th district (1919–1929) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1872-10-25)October 25, 1872 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
Died | August 11, 1957(1957-08-11) (aged 84) Albany, Texas, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | University of Texas, Austin (LLB) |
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