Thomas Bowles Shannon
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Thomas Bowles Shannon (September 21, 1827 – February 21, 1897) was a California merchant and politician who served as member of the California State Assembly and the U.S. House of Representatives for California.
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Quick Facts 19th Speaker of the California State Assembly, Preceded by ...
Thomas B. Shannon | |
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19th Speaker of the California State Assembly | |
In office December 1871–April 1872 | |
Preceded by | George H. Rogers |
Succeeded by | Morris M. Estee |
Member of the California State Assembly from the 8th district | |
In office 1871-1872 | |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's at-large district | |
In office 4 March 1864 – 3 March 1865 | |
Preceded by | Aaron A. Sargent |
Succeeded by | John Bidwell |
Member of the California State Assembly from the 14th and 24th districts | |
In office 1859-1862 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Thomas Bowles Shannon (1827-09-21)September 21, 1827 Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | February 22, 1897(1897-02-22) (aged 69) San Francisco, California, U.S. |
Political party | Republican Democratic (formerly), Whig (formerly) |
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