Thomas W. Chinn
Thomas Withers Chinn (November 20, 1791 – May 22, 1852) was a member of the U. S. House of Representatives representing the state of Louisiana, serving one term as a Whig from 1839 to 1841.
Thomas Withers Chinn | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 2nd district | |
In office March 4, 1839 – March 3, 1841 | |
Preceded by | Eleazer Wheelock Ripley |
Succeeded by | John Bennett Dawson |
Personal details | |
Born | Cynthiana, Kentucky | November 20, 1791
Died | May 22, 1852 60) West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana | (aged
Political party | Whig |
He was also U.S. minister to the Two Sicilies.
Biography
Chinn was born in Cynthiana, Kentucky, in Harrison County and later moved to Louisiana.
Death
He died on his plantation in West Baton Rouge Parish. He is now buried in Magnolia Cemetery in Baton Rouge.
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