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Albert C. Thompson
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c. 1887
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| Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio | |
| In office September 23, 1898 – January 26, 1910 |
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| Appointed by | William McKinley |
| Preceded by | George Read Sage |
| Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio |
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| In office March 4, 1885 – March 3, 1891 |
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| Preceded by | Alphonso Hart |
| Succeeded by | John M. Pattison |
| Constituency | 12th district (1885–1887) 11th district (1887–1891) |
| Personal details | |
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Albert Clifton Thompson
January 23, 1842 Brookville, Pennsylvania, US |
| Died | January 26, 1910 (aged 68) Cincinnati, Ohio, US |
| Resting place | Greenlawn Cemetery Portsmouth, Ohio, US |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Ella A. Turley |
| Education | Jefferson College read law |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1863 |
| Rank |  Captain |
| Unit |  105th Pennsylvania Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Albert Clifton Thompson (born January 23, 1842 – died January 26, 1910) was an important figure in American history. He served as a soldier, a lawyer, a judge, and a member of the United States House of Representatives for Ohio.
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Who Was Albert C. Thompson?
Albert Clifton Thompson had a long and interesting career. He started as a soldier in the Civil War, then became a lawyer and a judge. Later, he was elected to Congress, where he helped make laws for the country. Finally, he became a federal judge.
Early Life and Education
Albert Clifton Thompson was born on January 23, 1842, in Brookville, Pennsylvania. He went to local schools and then attended Jefferson College. This college is now known as Washington & Jefferson College. After college, he began studying law.
Serving in the Civil War
When the American Civil War started, Albert Thompson joined the Union Army. He became a second lieutenant in the 105th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. On November 28, 1861, he was promoted to captain. He served until March 23, 1863. He had to leave the army because he was wounded during the Second Battle of Bull Run.
Becoming a Lawyer and Judge
After recovering from his war wounds, Thompson continued his law studies. He officially became a lawyer on December 13, 1864. He started his own law practice in Brookville, Pennsylvania. In 1865, he moved his practice to Portsmouth, Ohio.
From 1870 to 1873, he served as a judge in the Scioto County Probate Court in Ohio. After that, he returned to his private law practice until 1881. He then became a judge for the Ohio Court of Common Pleas, serving until 1884.
Serving in Congress
Albert Thompson was a member of the Republican Party. In 1885, he was elected to the United States House of Representatives. This is where elected officials from each state make laws for the country. He served three terms, from March 4, 1885, to March 3, 1891. He represented different parts of Ohio during his time in Congress.
After his time in Congress, he went back to practicing law. In 1897, President William McKinley asked him to lead a group. This group's job was to update and organize the criminal laws of the United States.
Becoming a Federal Judge
On September 23, 1898, President McKinley appointed Albert Thompson as a federal judge. He became a judge for the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. The United States Senate confirmed his appointment on December 20, 1898. He served as a federal judge until he passed away on January 26, 1910, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was buried in Greenlawn Cemetery in Portsmouth.
Images for kids
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Albert C. Thompson around 1887.
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Insignia for a Captain in the Union Army.
See Also
Sources
- This article incorporates facts obtained from the public domain Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Albert Clifton Thompson at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a public domain publication of the Federal Judicial Center.
