Thomas James Bigham (born February 12, 1810) is an american_journalists. Thomas James Bigham (February 12, 1810 – November 9, 1884) was an American politician and abolitionist. As a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Bigham served seven one-year terms rep
As a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Bigham served seven one-year terms representing Allegheny County, from 1845 to 1847 and in 1851, 1854, 1862, and 1864. He served in the Pennsylvania State Senate from 1865 to 1868 and was appointed in 1873 by Governor John F. Hartranft to ser
Born in Hannastown in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, on February 12, 1810, he studied law at Jefferson College. Around 1837, he was admitted to the bar and began practicing law. Despite his career as a politician, his lifelong interest in science, including geology, and work with the Pennsylvani
Career
Born in Hannastown in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, on February 12, 1810, he studied law at Jefferson College. Around 1837, he was admitted to the bar and began practicing law. Despite his career as a politician, his lifelong interest in science, including geology, and work with the Pennsylvani
Personal Life
Bigham operated two local newspapers, the Commercial Journal and the Pittsburgh Commercial, the latter of which he was founder. He also founded Grace Episcopal Church (now Grace Anglican) in Mount Washington, where he lived much of his life.
References
- "Thomas James Bigham." Wikipedia. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_James_Bigham
- "Wikidata entity: Q20863776 — Thomas James Bigham." wikidata.org/wiki/Q20863776