Thomas Haughey
Thomas Haughey | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 6th district | |
| In office July 21, 1868 – March 3, 1869 | |
| Preceded by | Williamson Robert Winfield Cobb |
| Succeeded by | William Crawford Sherrod |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1826 Glasgow, Scotland |
| Died | August 5, 1869 (aged 42–43) Courtland, Alabama, U.S. |
| Manner of death | Assassination |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Tulane University (MD) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States • Union |
| Branch/service | United States Army • Union Army |
| Years of service | 1862–1865 |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Thomas Haughey (1826 – August 5, 1869) was a surgeon who served as U.S. Representative for Alabama from 1868 until 1869, shortly before his assassination. A supporter of another Republican candidate assassinated him during his re-election campaign.