Thomas Monteagle Bayly

Also known as Thomas M. Bayly

Thomas Monteagle Bayly was an eighteenth and nineteenth century politician, lawyer and planter from Virginia's Eastern Shore who represented Virginia's 13th congressional district (1813-1815) as well as served in both houses of the Virginia General Assembly. One of his sons, Thomas Henry Bayly, later also served as a congressman (1844-1856). Complicating matters, another lawyer of similar name Thomas Bayly (1775-1829) from Wicomico County on Maryland's Eastern Shore represented Maryland's 8th congressional district (1817-1823).

Occupation: politician, lawyer
Position held: United States representative, member of the State Senate of Virginia, member of the Virginia House of Delegates, member of the Virginia House of Delegates
Citizenship: United States
Born: March 26, 1775
Died: January 7, 1834

Overview

Thomas Monteagle Bayly (March 26, 1775 – January 7, 1834) was an eighteenth and nineteenth century slave owner, politician, lawyer and planter from Virginia. He was the father of Thomas Henry Bayly. Early life Born on Hills Farm near Drummondtown, Virginia, Bayly attended Washington Academy in Maryland as a young man. He went on to graduate from Princeton College in New Jersey in 1794, had studied law. Career Bayly was admitted to the bar around 1796 commencing practice in Accomack County, Virginia. Bayly also engaged in planting. He became a member of the Virginia House of Delegates in 1798, serving until 1801 when he left to join the Virginia State Senate, serving there until 1809. During the War of 1812, Bayly served as colonel of militia.

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Also known as Thomas M. Bayly

About Thomas Monteagle Bayly

About Thomas Monteagle Bayly

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