Thomas Shanks (politician)
Thomas Shanks | |
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| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the Botetourt district | |
| In office December 7, 1829 – December 5, 1830 | |
| Preceded by | Fleming B. Miller |
| Succeeded by | Fleming B. Miller |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the Botetourt district | |
| In office January 1, 1838 – December 2, 1839 | |
| Preceded by | Fleming B. Miller |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Hannah |
| Succeeded by | Fleming B. Miller |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 15, 1796 Fincastle, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | May 7, 1849 (aged 52) Fincastle, Virginia, U.S. |
Thomas Shanks (July 15, 1796 – May 7, 1849) was an American slave owner and politician who won three elections to represent Botetourt County in the Virginia House of Delegates.