Richard Wigginton Thompson

Representative for District 7

Former Whig Representative from Indiana, District 7 · 2 terms served.

Former officeholder

Key profile metadata for Richard Wigginton Thompson
Party	Whig
State	Indiana
District	7
Start	1841-05-31
End	1849-03-03
Bioguide	T000214
Top PAC/Committee	—
Tracked Network	—
Foreign Context	—
Terms	2
Born	1809-06-09
Net Worth	—

Congressional Profile

Representative Richard Wigginton Thompson

Richard Wigginton Thompson served as a representative for Indiana (1841-1849).

Last updated Jan 1, 2026

Profile Timeline

1809-06-09 Born.
1841-05-31 Entered office.
1849-03-03 Left office.

Historical Profile

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Richard Wigginton Thompson served as a Representative from Indiana in the United States Congress from 1841 to 1849. A member of the Whig Party, Richard Wigginton Thompson contributed to the legislative process during 2 terms in office.

Richard Wigginton Thompson’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the House of Representatives, Richard Wigginton Thompson participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents.