Thomas Whitehead (politician)

Thomas Whitehead
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Virginia's 6th district
In office
March 4, 1873 March 3, 1875
Preceded byJohn T. Harris
Succeeded byJohn R. Tucker
Personal details
Born(1825-12-27)December 27, 1825
Lovingston, Virginia
DiedJuly 1, 1901(1901-07-01) (aged 75)
Lynchburg, Virginia
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseMartha Henry Garland
ProfessionPolitician, Lawyer, Merchant, Editor
Military service
Allegiance Confederate States
Branch/service Confederate States Army
Years of service1861–1865
Rank Captain
Unit 2nd Virginia Cavalry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

Thomas Whitehead (December 27, 1825 July 1, 1901) was a nineteenth-century politician, lawyer, editor and merchant from Virginia.