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Thomas Boles
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Arkansas's 3rd district |
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| In office February 9, 1872 – March 3, 1873 |
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| Preceded by | John Edwards |
| Succeeded by | William W. Wilshire |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Arkansas's 3rd district |
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| In office June 22, 1868 – March 3, 1871 |
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| Preceded by | District Established |
| Succeeded by | John Edwards |
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| Born | July 16, 1837 Clarksville, Arkansas |
| Died | March 13, 1905 (aged 67) Fort Smith, Arkansas |
| Citizenship |  United States |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Catherine Frances Keith Boles Julia Elizabeth Pound Boles |
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| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Branch/service | Union Army |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | Company E, Third Regiment, Arkansas Volunteer Cavalry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Thomas Boles (July 16, 1837 – March 13, 1905) was an American politician and judge from Arkansas. He served as a U.S. Representative for Arkansas, helping to make laws for the country.
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Early Life and Education
Thomas Boles was born on July 16, 1837, near Clarksville, Arkansas. As a young person, he went to local schools. After finishing his own schooling, he became a teacher for several years.
Starting a Career
In 1858, Boles began his career in public service. He worked as a deputy sheriff in Yell County, Arkansas. A deputy sheriff helps the main sheriff keep the peace and enforce laws. The next year, in 1859, he became a deputy clerk for the circuit court in Yell County. This role involved helping with court records and procedures.
While working, Boles also studied law. He worked hard and was allowed to practice law in 1860. He then started his own law practice in Danville, Arkansas.
Service During the Civil War
The American Civil War was a very important time in American history. During this war, Thomas Boles chose to serve on the Union side. From 1863 to 1864, he was a captain in Company E of the Third Regiment, Arkansas Volunteer Cavalry. This means he led a group of soldiers on horseback.
Becoming a Judge and Politician
After the Civil War ended, Thomas Boles continued his public service. From 1865 until April 1868, he served as a judge for the fourth judicial circuit. A judge makes decisions in court cases.
When Arkansas was allowed to send representatives to the U.S. Congress again, Boles was elected. He was a member of the Republican Party. He served in the Fortieth and Forty-first Congresses. His first time in Congress was from June 22, 1868, to March 3, 1871.
Later, he successfully challenged the election of John Edwards for the Forty-second Congress. This meant he proved that he, not Edwards, should have won the election. He served again from February 9, 1872, to March 3, 1873. However, he decided not to run for re-election in 1872.
Later Public Service
After his time in Congress, Thomas Boles went back to practicing law in Dardanelle, Arkansas. He also continued to serve his community in other ways. He was a school director, helping to guide local schools. He also served as an alderman, which is a member of a city council.
In 1878, President Hayes appointed him as a receiver for the land office in Dardanelle. This job involved managing public lands. From 1881 to 1889, he worked as a United States marshal for the western district of Arkansas. A U.S. marshal is a federal law enforcement officer.
Boles was very active in the Republican Party. He was a delegate to every Republican State convention from when the party started until he passed away. From September 1897 until his death, he also worked as a clerk for the United States Circuit Court for the Eighth Judicial Circuit.
Death
Thomas Boles passed away in Fort Smith, Arkansas on March 13, 1905. He was buried at Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle, Arkansas.
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Thomas Boles, U.S. Representative from Arkansas.
