Thomas C. Hackett (c. 1798 – October 8, 1851) was an American politician and lawyer from the state of Georgia who served one term in the United States Congress from 1849 to 1851.

Biography

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Hackett was born in Georgia. He was the solicitor general of the Cherokee circuit from 1841 to 1843 and was elected to the Georgia Senate in 1845.

Congress

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In 1848, Hackett was elected to the United States House of Representatives as a Democrat to represent Georgia's 5th congressional district in the 31st United States Congress. He served one term from March 4, 1849, through March 3, 1851.

Death

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Hackett died in Marietta, Georgia, on October 8, 1851.

References

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  • United States Congress. "Thomas C. Hackett (id: H000005)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
  • Political Graveyard entry for Thomas C. Hackett
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Georgia's 5th congressional district

March 4, 1849 – March 3, 1851
Succeeded by