Henry Wirtz Thomas

Henry Wirtz Thomas (October 20, 1812 – June 22, 1890), a Republican politician, served as the 12th Lieutenant Governor of Virginia from 1875 to 1878 under Governor James L. Kemper.

Henry Wirtz Thomas
12th Lieutenant Governor of Virginia
In office March 1, 1875 – January 1, 1878
Governor	James L. Kemper
Preceded by	Robert E. Withers
Succeeded by	James A. Walker
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the Fairfax district
In office 1871–1875
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the Fairfax district
In office 1850–1863
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the Fairfax district
In office 1847–1848
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the Fairfax district
In office 1841–1842
Personal details
Born	Henry Wirtz Thomas October 12, 1812 Leesburg, Virginia, U.S.
Died	June 22, 1890 (aged 77) Fairfax City, Virginia, U.S.
Political party	Whig Republican
Spouse(s)	Julia Jackson Thomas

Early life and education

Henry W. Thomas was born in Leesburg, Virginia in 1812. He attended college in District of Columbia. He studied law and became a lawyer. In 1833, he moved to Fairfax Court House. He was commissioned a Major in the Virginia Militia in 1837.

Politics

At the age of 26, he was elected Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney in 1838. He was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1841 to 1842 and again from 1847 to 1848. He continued his legislative service to the Commonwealth in the Senate of Virginia, serving from 1850 to 1863 and from 1871 to 1875. In 1875, he was elected Lt. Governor. He also served as a Judge on the Fairfax County Circuit Court from 1866 until shortly before his death.

Death

Thomas died at his home in Fairfax on June 23, 1890. He is buried in Fairfax City Cemetery in Fairfax.

External links

• Henry Wirtz Thomas at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007