Thomson, Alexander, Jr., 1785-1863
Alexander Thomson, Jr. (1785-1863) was an early Texas legislator and surveyor.
He formed a partnership with Sterling C. Robertson to take families to Robertson's Colony in Texas. He represented the district of Hidalgo at the Convention of 1832 and in 1835 was a delegate from Viesca to the Consultation. He was married to Elizabeth Dowsing in 1805. After her death in 1849, he married Elizabeth Hill, widow of Asa Hill.
From the description of Thomson, Alexander, Jr., contract, 1830. (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 39518988
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| referencedIn | Hill, James Monroe, Papers 1930., 1833-1930 | Dolph Briscoe Center for American History | |
| referencedIn | Hill, James Monroe, 1818-1904. Hill, James Monroe, Papers, 1833-1930 | University of Texas Libraries | |
| creatorOf | Thomson, Alexander, Jr., 1785-1863. Thomson, Alexander, Jr., contract, 1830. | University of Texas Libraries |
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| associatedWith | Hill, James Monroe, 1818-1904 | person |
| associatedWith | Robertson, Sterling Clack, 1785-1842. | person |
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Birth 1785
Death 1863
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