Henry Wirtz Thomas

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Henry Wirtz Thomas
12th Lieutenant Governor of Virginia
In office March 1, 1875 – January 1, 1878
Governor	James L. Kemper
Preceded by	Robert E. Withers
Succeeded by	James A. Walker
President pro tempore of the Senate of Virginia
In office December 6, 1871 – March 1, 1875
Preceded by	Joseph A. Waddell
Succeeded by	William D. Quesenberry
Member of the Virginia Senate
In office December 6, 1871 – March 1, 1875
Preceded by	Edgar Snowden Jr.
Succeeded by	Hierome O. Claughton
In office December 2, 1850 – September 7, 1863
Preceded by	Asa Rogers
Succeeded by	William H. Dulany
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Fairfax County
In office 1847–1848
In office 1841–1842
Personal details
Born	Henry Wirtz Thomas (1812-10-12)October 12, 1812 Leesburg, Virginia, U.S.
Died	June 22, 1890(1890-06-22) (aged 77) Fairfax City, Virginia, U.S.
Political party	Whig Republican
Spouse	Julia Jackson Thomas

Henry Wirtz Thomas (October 20, 1812 – June 22, 1890), a Republican politician, served as the 12th Lieutenant Governor of Virginia from 1875 to 1878 under Governor James L. Kemper.