Thomas William Sadler

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Thomas William Sadler (April 17, 1831 – October 29, 1896) was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.

Thomas William Sadler
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Alabama's 5th district
In office
March 4, 1885 – March 3, 1887
Preceded byThomas Williams
Succeeded byJames E. Cobb
Personal details
Born
Thomas William Sadler

(1831-04-17)April 17, 1831
Russellville, Alabama
DiedOctober 29, 1896(1896-10-29) (aged 65)
Prattville, Alabama
Political partyDemocratic

Born near Russellville, Alabama, Sadler moved with his parents to Jefferson County, Alabama, in 1833. He pursued an academic course. He moved to Autauga County, Alabama, in 1855 and engaged in mercantile pursuits. During the Civil War volunteered and served in the division of the Confederate States Army[1] commanded by Gen. Joseph Wheeler. He engaged in agricultural pursuits. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1867 and commenced practice in Prattville, Alabama. County superintendent of education 1875-1884.

Sadler was elected as a Democrat to the Forty-ninth Congress (March 4, 1885 – March 3, 1887). He was an unsuccessful candidate for renomination in 1886. He resumed the practice of law. He died in Prattville, Alabama, October 29, 1896. He was interred in Oak Hill Cemetery.

References

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  1. ^ Lawrence Kestenbaum (July 1, 1996). "Thomas William Sadler". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved October 10, 2013.
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  This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Alabama's 5th congressional district

1885-1887
Succeeded by