The Thomas
- Charles R. Thomas (1827–1891), delegate to the North Carolina Constitutional Convention 1861, North Carolina Secretary of State 1864–1865, Judge of the North Carolina Superior Court 1868–1870, U.S. Representative from North Carolina 1871–1875. Father of Charles R. Thomas.
- Charles R. Thomas (1861–1931), North Carolina State Representative 1887, Attorney of Craven County, North Carolina 1890–1896; U.S. Representative from North Carolina 1899–1911; Judge of the North Carolina Superior Court. Son of Charles R. Thomas.
NOTE: Charles R. Thomas was also son-in-law of North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Thomas Ruffin.
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Famous quotes containing the word thomas:
“... the outcome of the Clarence Thomas hearings and his subsequent appointment to the Supreme Court shows how misguided, narrow notions of racial solidarity that suppress dissent and critique can lead black folks to support individuals who will not protect their rights.”
—bell hooks (b. c. 1955)
“Into her lying down head
His enemies entered bed....”
—Dylan Thomas (1914–1953)