Thomas Maduit Nelson (September 27, 1782 – November 10, 1853) was a 19th-century politician from Virginia, United States.
Thomas M. Nelson | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 18th congressional district | |
| In office December 4, 1816 – March 3, 1819 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Gholson, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Mark Alexander |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 27, 1782 Mecklenburg County, Virginia |
| Died | November 10, 1853 (aged 71) Columbus, Georgia |
| Resting place | Lindwood Cemetery, Columbus, Georgia |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1812-1815 |
| Rank |  Major |
| Battles/wars | War of 1812 |
Biography
editBorn in Oak Hill, Mecklenburg County, Virginia, Nelson attended the common schools as a child. During the War of 1812, he was commissioned a captain to the 10th Infantry Regiment and was later promoted to major in the 13th and 18th Infantry Regiments. After the war, he was reduced back to a captain and eventually resigned from his commission on May 15, 1815. Nelson was elected a Democratic-Republican to the United States House of Representatives to fill a vacancy in 1816, serving until 1819.
He died near Columbus, Georgia at age 71 and was interred there in Linwood Cemetery.
External links
edit- United States Congress. "Thomas M. Nelson (id: N000043)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Thomas M. Nelson at Find a Grave
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