Charles S. Thomas

Charles Thomas
United States Senator from Colorado
In office January 15, 1913 – March 3, 1921
Preceded by	Charles J. Hughes Jr.
Succeeded by	Samuel D. Nicholson
11th Governor of Colorado
In office January 10, 1899 – January 8, 1901
Lieutenant	Francis Patrick Carney
Preceded by	Alva Adams
Succeeded by	James B. Orman
Personal details
Born	Charles Spalding Thomas (1849-12-06)December 6, 1849 Darien, Georgia, U.S.
Died	June 24, 1934(1934-06-24) (aged 84) Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Education	University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (LLB)
Military service
Allegiance	Confederate States
Branch/service	Confederate States Army
Rank	Private
Unit	Georgia State Militia[1]
Battles/wars	American Civil War

Charles Spalding Thomas (December 6, 1849 – June 24, 1934) was a Confederate soldier and later United States senator from Colorado. Born in Darien, Georgia, he attended private schools in Georgia and Connecticut, and served briefly in the Confederate Army.