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1820 - 1824 Thomas Bolling Robertson, the 3rd governor of Louisiana, was born and died in Virginia. His mother, supposedly, was a descendant of Pocahontas. His family was prominent. Brother John was attorney general of Virginia and brother Wyndham became governor of Virginia. A graduate of William & Mary College, he practiced law in Virginia until he was appointed secretary of the territory of New Orleans and became attorney general of the territory as well. After statehood, he became a Louisiana congressman from 1812 to 1818. In late 1818 he was appointed attorney general of Louisiana. In 1829 he became governor after defeating Pierre Derbigny. President Monroe appointed him District Judge of the United States during his term as governor causing his resignation as governor. In 1827 his supporters again asked him to run for governor which he modestly declined and continued as District Judge of the United States. He died in White Sulphur Springs, now in West Virginia in 1828 and is reportedly buried in Copeland Hill Cemetery. This cemetery has not been located. |
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