Thomas G. Davidson Explained

Thomas Green Davidson
State:Louisiana
Term Start:March 4, 1855
Term End:March 3, 1861
Predecessor:John Perkins Jr.
Successor:Joseph Parkinson Newsham
Birth Date:August 3, 1805
Birth Place:Coles Creek, Mississippi, U.S.
Death Date:September 11, 1883 (aged 78)
Death Place:Springfield, Louisiana, U.S.
Party:Democratic
Profession:Lawyer, Politician

Thomas Green Davidson (August 3, 1805September 11, 1883) was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Louisiana. Shortly after Louisiana seceded from the Union in January 1861, Davidson vacated his seat.

Life and career

Born at Coles Creek, Mississippi, Davidson completed preparatory studies before going on to study law. He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Greensburg, Louisiana. After this he was appointed register of the United States land office. He served as member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1833–1846.

Davidson was elected as a Democrat to the 34th, 35th, and 36th Congresses (March 4, 1855March 3, 1861). After his time in congress he resumed the practice of his profession. He served as president of the Democratic State convention in Louisiana in 1855. He served again in the Louisiana House of Representatives 1874—1878, 1880, and 1883.He died in Springfield, Livingston Parish, Louisiana, September 11, 1883. He was interred in Springfield Cemetery.