Thomas Withers Chinn

Thomas Withers Chinn (November 20, 1791 – May 22, 1852) was a member of the U. S. House of Representatives representing the state of Louisiana, serving one term as a Whig. He was also U.S. minister to the Two Sicilies.

Thomas Withers Chinn
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Louisiana's 2nd district
In office
March 4, 1839 – March 3, 1841
Preceded byEleazer Wheelock Ripley
Succeeded byJohn Bennett Dawson
Personal details
Born(1791-11-20)November 20, 1791
Cynthiana, Kentucky
DiedMay 22, 1852(1852-05-22) (aged 60)
West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Political partyWhig

Chinn was born in Cynthiana, Kentucky, in Harrison County and later moved to Louisiana. He died on his plantation in West Baton Rouge Parish. He is now buried in Magnolia Cemetery in Baton Rouge.

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
Eleazer Wheelock Ripley		 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Louisiana's 2nd congressional district
1839 – 1841		 Succeeded by
John Bennett Dawson


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