Thomas Jenkins Semmes
Thomas Jenkins Semmes | |
|---|---|
| Confederate States Senator from Louisiana | |
| In office February 18, 1862 – May 10, 1865 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
| Attorney General of Louisiana | |
| In office 1860–1864 | |
| Preceded by | Warren Moise |
| Succeeded by | Flavillus Goode |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 16, 1824 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Died | June 23, 1899 (aged 74) New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
Thomas Jenkins Semmes (December 16, 1824 – June 23, 1899) was an American politician who served as a Confederate States Senator from Louisiana from 1862 to 1865. He was the 9th president of the American Bar Association 1886–1887.