Thomas_W._Chinn

Thomas W. Chinn

Thomas W. Chinn

American politician

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 from 1839 to 1841.

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He was also U.S. minister to the Two Sicilies.

Biography

Chinn was born in Cynthiana, Kentucky, in Harrison County and later moved to Louisiana. He was a founding board member of the Metairie Race Course.[1]

Death

He died on his plantation in West Baton Rouge Parish. He is now buried in Magnolia Cemetery in Baton Rouge.

References

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    The Times Picayune, Thu Mar 29, 1838
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