Thomas L. Harris
American soldier and politician (1816–1858) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the spiritualist, see Thomas Lake Harris.
For other people named Thomas Harris, see Thomas Harris (disambiguation).
Thomas Langrell Harris (October 29, 1816 – November 24, 1858) was an American lawyer who was a soldier in the United States Army and U.S. Representative from Illinois in the mid-19th century.[1]
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 7th district | |
In office March 4, 1849 – March 3, 1851 | |
Preceded by | Abraham Lincoln |
Succeeded by | Richard Yates |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 6th district | |
In office March 4, 1855 – November 24, 1858 | |
Preceded by | John Alexander McClernand |
Succeeded by | Charles D. Hodges |
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Born | Thomas Langrell Harris (1816-10-20)October 20, 1816 Norwich, Connecticut, US |
Died | November 24, 1858(1858-11-24) (aged 42) Springfield, Illinois, US |
Resting place | Rose Hill Cemetery, Petersburg, Illinois, US |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Washington College |
Occupation | Congressman, school commissioner |
Profession | Lawyer, politician |
Awards | Sword for gallantry by the State of Illinois. |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch/service | US Army |
Years of service | 1846–1847 |
Rank | Major |
Unit | 4th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | Battle of Cerro Gordo |
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Harris was decorated for bravery at the Battle of Cerro Gordo during the Mexican–American War, and was a member of Congress as a Democrat.