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Thomas Croxton
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 1st district |
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| In office March 4, 1885 – March 3, 1887 |
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| Preceded by | George T. Garrison |
| Succeeded by | Thomas H. B. Browne |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 8, 1822 Tappahannock, Virginia |
| Died | July 3, 1903 (aged 81) Tappahannock, Virginia |
| Resting place | St Johns Episcopal Churchyard Tappahannock, Virginia |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Virginia |
| Occupation | Attorney |
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| Allegiance |  Confederate States |
| Branch/service |  Confederate States Army |
| Rank |  Captain |
| Unit | General George Pickett's staff |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Thomas Croxton (March 8, 1822 – July 3, 1903) was an important person from Virginia. He served as a U.S. Representative, which means he was a member of the United States House of Representatives for his state.
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Early Life and Education
Thomas Croxton was born in Tappahannock, Virginia, on March 8, 1822. He went to primary school in Tappahannock. Later, he attended the Tappahannock and Rappahannock Academies.
He studied law at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. Thomas Croxton graduated from law school in 1842. After graduating, he became a lawyer and started his own practice in Tappahannock.
Career as a Lawyer and Public Servant
From 1852 to 1865, Thomas Croxton worked as an attorney for the Commonwealth of Virginia. This meant he was a lawyer who represented the state. He resigned from this role in 1865.
During the American Civil War, he served as a captain. He was part of General George E. Pickett's staff.
Time in Congress
In 1884, Thomas Croxton was elected to the United States House of Representatives. He was a member of the Democratic Party. He served in the Forty-ninth Congress from March 4, 1885, to March 3, 1887.
He tried to get re-elected in 1886 for the Fiftieth Congress. However, he did not win that election. After his time in Congress, he went back to being a lawyer. He also worked in farming.
Later Life and Legacy
In 1892, Thomas Croxton was chosen to be a judge for Essex County, Virginia. He served as a judge from 1892 until he resigned in 1901.
Thomas Croxton passed away in Tappahannock, Virginia, on July 3, 1903. He was buried in St. John's Episcopal Churchyard.
Elections
1884 Election
In 1884, Thomas Croxton ran for the U.S. House of Representatives. He won the election with 51% of the votes. He defeated the Republican candidate, Robert Murphy Mayo.
1886 Election
In 1886, Thomas Croxton tried to be re-elected. However, he lost this election. The Republican candidate, Thomas Henry Bayly Browne, won instead.
