Thomas McGiffin
Thomas McGiffin
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Sessions
| Sessions | Office | Position | District | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1835-1836 | Representative | Democrat | ||
| Counties | Washington | |||
Biography
01/01/1784 - 02/05/1841
McGIFFIN, Thomas, a Representative from Washington County; born, January 1, 1784 in Amwell Township, Washington County, Pa.; attended, Canonsburg Academy; studied law under Parker Campbell; lawyer (1807-1841); cattle farmer; elected, council, Washington borough (1826); elected as a Democrat to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives during a Special Election, February 11, 1836; Sworn In, February 18, 1836 to serve the remaining 1835-1836 term; contractor; died, February 5, 1841 in Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania; interred, Washington Cemetery, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania.
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