Thomas Sammons
U.S. Congressperson
1762 – 1838
Who was Thomas Sammons?
Thomas Sammons was a United States Representative from New York. Born in Shamenkop, Ulster County, he attended the rural schools, served as an officer in the Revolutionary War, and engaged in agricultural pursuits. He was a delegate to the New York State Constitutional Convention of 1801, and served as lieutenant, captain, and major in the State militia.
Sammons was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the 8th and 9th United States Congresses, holding office from March 4, 1803, to March 3, 1807. He was elected as a Federalist to the 11th, and as a Democratic-Republican to the 12th United States Congress, holding office from March 4, 1809, to March 3, 1813.
Afterwards he resumed his agricultural pursuits and died on the Sammons homestead in Montgomery County. Interment was on the homestead in the Simeon Sammons Cemetery.
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- Born
- Oct 1, 1762
United States of America - Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Died
- Nov 20, 1838
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on July 23, 2013
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