William Thompson
Former United States Representative
William Thompson, a lawyer, clerk, newspaperman, longtime Army officer, and, was the first person elected to Congress from Iowa's 1st congressional district. His race for re-election in 1848 was the only Iowa U.S. House election to be revoted. Wikipedia
Born: November 10, 1813, Fayette County, PA
Died: October 6, 1897 (age 83 years), Tacoma, WA
Party: Democratic Party
Previous office: Representative (1847–1850)