Background
Claiborne, Thomas was born on May 17, 1780 in near Petersburg, Brunswick County, Virginia, United States. Son of Thomas Claiborne.
Claiborne, Thomas was born on May 17, 1780 in near Petersburg, Brunswick County, Virginia, United States. Son of Thomas Claiborne.
Studied law.
General Assembly.
Served as major on General Andrew Jackson’s staff in the Creek War. Member Tennessee General Assembly. Member United States House of Representatives (Democrat) from Tennessee, 15th Congress, 1817-1818.