Thomas T. Whittlesey
19th century American politician (1798–1868)
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Thomas Tucker Whittlesey (December 8, 1798 – August 20, 1868) was an American lawyer, jurist and politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Connecticut from 1836 to 1839.
District established (4th)
Thomas B. Osborne (4th)
4th district (1837-39)
Thomas T. Whittlesey | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Connecticut | |
| In office April 29, 1836 – March 3, 1839 | |
| Preceded by | Zalmon Wildman (AL) District established (4th) |
| Succeeded by | District eliminated (AL) Thomas B. Osborne (4th) |
| Constituency | At-large district (1836-37) 4th district (1837-39) |
| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 11th district | |
| In office January 3, 1853 – January 1, 1855 | |
| Preceded by | Harvey G. Turner |
| Succeeded by | Hiram Giles |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Thomas Tucker Whittlesey December 8, 1798 Danbury, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | August 20, 1868 (aged 69) |
| Resting place | Forest Hill Cemetery Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Party | Jacksonian Democrat |
| Spouse |
Caroline Holley (died 1841) |
| Relations | Elisha Whittlesey (cousin) Frederick Whittlesey (cousin) |
| Children |
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| Alma mater | Yale College |
| Profession | lawyer |
Biography
Thomas Tucker Whittlesey was born on December 8, 1798, in Danbury, Connecticut,[1][2][3] Whittlesey attended the public schools and graduated from Yale College in 1817.[1][2] He then attended Litchfield Law School, was admitted to the bar in 1818.[1]
Career
Whittlesey started a law practice in Danbury, Connecticut. Whittlesey served as a probate judge.[1]
Congress
Whittlesey was elected as a Jacksonian to the Twenty-fourth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Zalmon Wildman. He was reelected as a Democrat to the Twenty-fifth Congress and served from April 29, 1836, to March 3, 1839. He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1838 to the Twenty-sixth Congress.
Later career
He moved to Pheasant Branch, near Madison, Wisconsin, in 1846. He resumed practicing law and was also engaged in farming. He served as member of the Wisconsin Senate in 1853 and 1854.[2]
Personal life
Whittlesey married Caroline Holley (1800–1841).[2] He was cousin of Elisha Whittlesey and Frederick Whittlesey.[1]
Death and burial
Whittlesey died on August 20, 1868, in Pheasant Branch, Wisconsin.[1][3] He was interred in Forest Hill Cemetery in Madison, Wisconsin.[1]
