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Thomas Forrest

Thomas Forrest served as a representative for Pennsylvania (1819-1823).

  • Federalist
  • Pennsylvania
  • District 1
  • Former
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Role Representative

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State Pennsylvania

Representing constituents across the Pennsylvania delegation.

District District 1

District insights and legislative focus areas.

Service period 1819-1823

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

Thomas Forrest served as a Representative from Pennsylvania in the United States Congress from 1819 to 1823. A member of the Federalist Party, Thomas Forrest contributed to the legislative process during 2 terms in office.

Thomas Forrest’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the House of Representatives, Thomas Forrest participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents.

Thomas Forrest (December 7, 1747 – March 20, 1825) was an American politician. He was member of the 16th Session of the United States Congress, and first chairman of the United States House Committee on Agriculture. He fought in the Continental Army as an artillery officer during the American Revolutionary War.

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