William Thompson

Representative for District 1

Former Democratic Representative from Iowa, District 1 · 2 terms served.

Former officeholder

Key profile metadata for William Thompson
Party	Democratic
State	Iowa
District	1
Start	1847-12-06
End	1851-03-03
Bioguide	T000223
Top PAC/Committee	—
Tracked Network	—
Foreign Context	—
Terms	2
Born	1813-11-10
Net Worth	—

Congressional Profile

Representative William Thompson

William Thompson served as a representative for Iowa (1847-1851).

Last updated Jan 1, 2026

Profile Timeline

1813-11-10 Born.
1847-12-06 Entered office.
1851-03-03 Left office.

Historical Profile

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William Thompson served as a Representative from Iowa in the United States Congress from 1847 to 1851. A member of the Democratic Party, William Thompson contributed to the legislative process during 2 terms in office.

William Thompson’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the House of Representatives, William Thompson participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents, helping to shape the laws and policies that governed the nation.