Thomas Glascock
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Thomas Glascock Jr. was an American
politician, soldier and lawyer.
Glascock was born in Augusta
, Georgia
. He studied law, gained admission to the state bar, and began practicing law in Augusta. Thomas Jr. was the son of Brigadier General Thomas Glascock Sr. who rescued Count Pulaski from the Siege of Savannah. His father served in Georgia and in the Virginia Dragoons during the American Revolution. His father was later appointed as Brigadier General of the Continental Army by George Washington. Thomas Jr's grandfather was Colonel William Glascock
, who was acting governor of Georgia for a period during the American Revolution at Augusta, Georgia. President George Washington stayed with William at his plantation home in Augusta during his presidency.
Glascock was a delegate to the constitutional convention in 1798. His military service included service as a captain of Volunteers in the War of 1812
and a brigadier general in the First Seminole War in 1817. Served under General Andrew Jackson, later President of the United States.
Political offices held by Glascock include the Georgia State House of Representatives (1821, 1823, 1831, 1834, 1839) where he also served as speaker in 1833 and 1834. Upon the resignation of John W. A. Sanford
, Glascock was elected to fill Sanford's seat in the United States House of Representatives
and was reelected in 1836. During his congressional tenure, Glascock served as the chairman of the Committee on Militia.
After his political career, Glascock lived in Decatur, Georgia
and died in that city in 1841. He was buried in the City Cemetery in his birthplace of Augusta. Glascock County, Georgia
is named in his honor.
United States
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politician, soldier and lawyer.
Glascock was born in Augusta
Augusta, Georgia
Augusta is a consolidated city in the U.S. state of Georgia, located along the Savannah River. As of the 2010 census, the Augusta–Richmond County population was 195,844 not counting the unconsolidated cities of Hephzibah and Blythe.Augusta is the principal city of the Augusta-Richmond County...
, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
. He studied law, gained admission to the state bar, and began practicing law in Augusta. Thomas Jr. was the son of Brigadier General Thomas Glascock Sr. who rescued Count Pulaski from the Siege of Savannah. His father served in Georgia and in the Virginia Dragoons during the American Revolution. His father was later appointed as Brigadier General of the Continental Army by George Washington. Thomas Jr's grandfather was Colonel William Glascock
William Glascock
William Glascock served as seventh Chairman of the Executive Council of Georgia during the American Revolution. He was the father of Brigadier General Thomas Glascock, Sr. and grandfather of Brigadier General Thomas Glascock Jr....
, who was acting governor of Georgia for a period during the American Revolution at Augusta, Georgia. President George Washington stayed with William at his plantation home in Augusta during his presidency.
Glascock was a delegate to the constitutional convention in 1798. His military service included service as a captain of Volunteers in the War of 1812
War of 1812
The War of 1812 was a military conflict fought between the forces of the United States of America and those of the British Empire. The Americans declared war in 1812 for several reasons, including trade restrictions because of Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American merchant...
and a brigadier general in the First Seminole War in 1817. Served under General Andrew Jackson, later President of the United States.
Political offices held by Glascock include the Georgia State House of Representatives (1821, 1823, 1831, 1834, 1839) where he also served as speaker in 1833 and 1834. Upon the resignation of John W. A. Sanford
John W. A. Sanford
John W. A. Sanford was a United States Representative and farmer from Georgia.Sanford was born near Milledgeville, Georgia, in 1798. He attended Yale University and was a farmer...
, Glascock was elected to fill Sanford's seat in the United States House of Representatives
United States House of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
and was reelected in 1836. During his congressional tenure, Glascock served as the chairman of the Committee on Militia.
After his political career, Glascock lived in Decatur, Georgia
Decatur, Georgia
Decatur is a city in, and county seat of, DeKalb County, Georgia, United States. With a population of 19,335 in the 2010 census, the city is sometimes assumed to be larger since multiple zip codes in unincorporated DeKalb County bear the Decatur name...
and died in that city in 1841. He was buried in the City Cemetery in his birthplace of Augusta. Glascock County, Georgia
Glascock County, Georgia
Glascock County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. It was created on December 19, 1857. As of 2000, the population is 2,556. The 2007 Census Estimate showed a population of 2,771. The county seat is Gibson.-History:...
is named in his honor.