Edward Hughes Thomson
American politician
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Edward Hughes Thomson (1820-1886) was a Michigan politician.[1][2]
Preceded byWilliam Hamilton
Succeeded byJerome Eddy[1][2]
ConstituencyLapeer County
ConstituencyGenesee County
Edward Hughes Thomson | |
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| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 6th district | |
| In office 1848–1849 | |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Genesee County 1st district | |
| In office 1849–1860 | |
| 18th Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan | |
| In office 1877–1878 | |
| Preceded by | William Hamilton |
| Succeeded by | Jerome Eddy[1][2] |
| Prosecuting Attorney | |
| Constituency | Lapeer County |
| Prosecuting Attorney | |
| In office 1845–1846[3] | |
| Constituency | Genesee County |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 15, 1810 Kendal, Westmorland, England |
| Died | February 2, 1886 (aged 75) |
| Resting place | Glenwood Cemetery, Flint |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Profession | Law |
Early life
On June 15, 1810, Thomson was born in Kendal, Westmorland, England. He became a lawyer and practiced out of Millard Fillmore's Buffalo law office.[4]
Political life
He served as Lapeer County's and Genesee County's Prosecuting Attorney. Became a Michigan State Senator in 1848 for the 6th district then Genesee County 1st District Michigan Representative from 1859 to 1860. He enlisted as a colonel in the Union Army during the Civil War.[4] He was elected as mayor of the City of Flint in 1877 serving a 1-year term.[1][4]
Death
Thomson died on February 2, 1886, in Flint, Michigan and is buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Flint.[4]
