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Thomas Gregory Skinner
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina's 1st district |
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| In office November 20, 1883 – March 3, 1887 |
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| Preceded by | Walter F. Pool |
| Succeeded by | Louis C. Latham |
| In office March 4, 1889 – March 3, 1891 |
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| Preceded by | Louis C. Latham |
| Succeeded by | William A. B. Branch |
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| Born | January 22, 1842 Hertford, North Carolina |
| Died | December 22, 1907 (aged 65) Baltimore, Maryland |
| Resting place | Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Cemetery Hertford, North Carolina |
| Political party | Democratic |
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| Allegiance |  Confederate States of America |
| Branch/service |  Confederate States Army |
| Rank |  Sergeant |
| Unit |  Orange Light Infantry1st North Carolina Volunteers |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Thomas Gregory Skinner (born January 22, 1842 – died December 22, 1907) was an important politician from North Carolina. He served as a U.S. Representative, which means he was a member of the United States Congress. He was also the brother of another politician, Harry Skinner.
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Early Life and Education
Thomas Gregory Skinner was born near Hertford, North Carolina. As a young person, he went to several different schools. These included private schools, the Friends Academy in Belvidere, North Carolina, and Horners Military School in Oxford, North Carolina. He then continued his education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Serving in the Civil War
In May 1861, when he was 19 years old, Thomas Skinner joined the Confederate States Army. He served with the First Regiment, North Carolina Volunteers, during the American Civil War. This war was a major conflict in American history. Skinner served until the war ended and reached the rank of lieutenant.
After the war, he decided to study law. He became a lawyer in 1868 and started his law practice in his hometown of Hertford, North Carolina.
Political Career
Thomas Skinner became a member of the Democratic Party. He was first elected to the United States House of Representatives on November 20, 1883. He filled a spot that became open when another representative, Walter F. Pool, passed away.
He was reelected and served in Congress from November 20, 1883, until March 3, 1887. This means he was part of the 48th and 49th Congresses.
Return to Congress
Skinner was elected to Congress again for another term, serving from March 4, 1889, to March 3, 1891. This was for the 51st Congress. However, in 1890, he chose not to run for reelection for the next Congress. He then went back to practicing law in Hertford.
Other Public Service
Even after leaving Congress, Thomas Skinner remained active in politics. He was chosen as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in both 1892 and 1904. A delegate is someone who represents their state or party at a large meeting. He also served as a member of the North Carolina State Senate in 1899 and 1900.
Later Life and Legacy
Thomas Gregory Skinner passed away in Baltimore, Maryland, on December 22, 1907. He was 65 years old. He was buried in the Holy Trinity Churchyard in Hertford, North Carolina.
