Robertson, Thomas Bolling, 1779-1828

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U.S. representative and governor of Louisiana and jurist.

From the description of Letters of Thomas Bolling Robertson, 1816-22. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79449563

Thomas Bolling Robertson was born in Prince George County, Va., graduated from William and Mary College in 1795, and practiced law in Virginia until he moved to the Territory of Orleans in 1805. In 1807, Thomas Jefferson appointed him secretary of the territory. He held several state offices. He was Louisiana's first member of the House of Representatives, 1812-1818, and was governor, 1820-1824. He became a United States judge for the District of Louisiana in 1824.

From the description of Thomas Bolling Robertson letter, 1814 Dec. 15. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 712066291

Thomas Bolling Robertson (1773-1828) was born in Prince George County, Va., graduated from William and Mary College in 1795, and practiced law in Virginia until he moved to the Territory of Orleans in 1805. In 1807, Thomas Jefferson appointed him secretary of the territory. He held several state offices. He was Louisiana's first member of the House of Representatives, 1812-1818, and was governor, 1820-1824. He became a United States judge for the District of Louisiana in 1824.

From the description of Thomas Bolling Robertson poem, circa 1797-1801. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 316028955
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creatorOf Robertson, Thomas Bolling, 1779-1828. Thomas Bolling Robertson letter, 1814 Dec. 15. Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries
referencedIn Bookplate collection, 18th and 19th centuries. Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
referencedIn New Orleans (La.). Office of the Mayor. Letter books, 1811-1920. New Orleans public library
creatorOf Robertson, Thomas Bolling, 1779-1828. Letters of Thomas Bolling Robertson, 1816-22. Library of Congress
creatorOf Robertson, Thomas Bolling, 1779-1828. Thomas Bolling Robertson poem, circa 1797-1801. Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries
referencedIn Bookplate Collection, 18th-19th century. Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
referencedIn New Orleans (La.). Office of the Mayor. Letter books [microform], 1811-1920. Hamilton College, Daniel Burke Library
creatorOf Prichard, Walter, 1887-1965. Walter Prichard collection, 1804-circa 1950 (bulk 1804-1828, 1838-1897). Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries
referencedIn Peniston, Anthony, 1796-1826. Anthony Peniston papers, 1821-1822. Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries
referencedIn Claiborne, William C. C. (William Charles Cole), 1775-1817. Louisiana congressional election papers, 1812, 1816. Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries
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associatedWith Peniston, Anthony, 1796-1826. person
associatedWith Prichard, Walter, 1887-1965. person
associatedWith Skipwith, Fulwar, 1765-1839. person
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Birth 1779-02-27

Death 1828-10-05

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