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Thomas M. Nelson

Thomas M. Nelson

American politician (1782–1853)

For other people with the same name, see Thomas Nelson (disambiguation).

Thomas Maduit Nelson (September 27, 1782 – November 10, 1853) was a 19th-century politician from Virginia, United States.

Quick Facts Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 18th congressional district, Preceded by ...

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Born 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.

  • 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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