David W. Dickinson
David W. Dickinson | |
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| Member of the Meredith P. Gentry | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 10, 1808 Franklin, Tennessee |
| Died | April 27, 1845 (aged 36) Murfreesboro, Tennessee |
| Political party | Jacksonian Whig |
| Spouse | Eliza A. Grantland Dickinson Sallie Brickell Murfree Dickinson |
| Alma mater | University of North Carolina |
| Profession | lawyer politician |
David W. Dickinson (June 10, 1808 – April 27, 1845) was an American politician who represented
eighth district in the United States House of Representatives
.
Biography
Dickinson, the son of David Dickinson and Fanny Noailles Murfree, was born June 10, 1808, in Franklin, Tennessee. After completing preparatory studies, he graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He studied law, was admitted to the bar, and practiced law.[1] Dickinson married Eliza A. Grantland, in Milledgeville, Georgia, on December 8, 1835.[2] Eliza died in 1838. His second marriage was to Sallie Brickell Murfree, who was born in September 1821.[3] .
Career
Dickinson was elected as a
Twenty-eighth Congress, which lasted from March 4, 1843, to March 4, 1845.[4]
Death
Unable to attend the last session of Congress due to his failing health, he died at "Grantland," his father's home, near
William Hardy Murfree.[5]
References
- ^ "David W. Dickinson". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved 28 February 2013.
- ^ "David W. Dickinson". Death Notices and Other Gleanings From The Western Weekly Review Franklin, Tennessee 1831-1840. Retrieved 28 February 2013.
- ^ "David W. Dickinson". sallysfamilyplace.com. Archived from the original on 18 September 2012. Retrieved 28 February 2013.
- ^ "David W. Dickinson". Govtrack US Congress. Retrieved 28 February 2013.
- ^ "David W. Dickinson". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved 28 February 2013.
External links
- United States Congress. "David W. Dickinson (id: D000318)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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