Thomas C. Hackett

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

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

References
  • 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
John Henry Lumpkin		 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Georgia's 5th congressional district
March 4, 1849 – March 3, 1851		 Succeeded by
Elijah Webb Chastain



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