Thompson, Lewis, 1808-1867

Lewis Thompson was the owner of plantations near Woodville (also called Hotel), Bertie County, N.C., and at Bayou Boeuf, near Alexandria, Rapides Parish, La. Thompson was also a political leader in North Carolina, serving in the House of Commons and State Senate, 1831-1852, and as a member of the General Convention of 1865. He was a UNC trustee from 1848 until his death.

From the description of Lewis Thompson papers, 1723-1895 [manuscript]. WorldCat record id: 32527562

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