Thomas Marshal Bibighaus

Thomas Marshal Bibighaus (March 17, 1817 – June 18, 1853) was an American politician and lawyer who served a single term in the United States House of Representatives, representing the 14th congressional district of Pennsylvania from 1851 to 1853 as a member of the Whig Party.^[1][2]

Early life and education

Bibighaus was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 17, 1817 to Henry Bibighaus and Maria Sarah Zumstein.^[3] He studied law.

Career

Bibighaus was admitted to the bar in 1839; he commenced practice in Lebanon, Pennsylvania.

Bibighaus served a single term in the United States House of Representatives, representing the 14th congressional district of Pennsylvania from 1851 to 1853 as a member of the Whig Party.

Bibighaus's time in office began on March 4, 1851 and concluded on March 3, 1853. He served in the 32nd United States Congress.

Bibighaus was not a candidate for renomination in 1852 to the 33rd United States Congress due to ill health. Following his tenure in Congress, Bibighaus resumed practicing law in Lebanon, Pennsylvania until his death in 1853.

Personal life and death

Bibighaus was married to Caroline E. Weistling, with whom he had seven children.^[3]

Bibighaus died at the age of 36 in Lebanon, Pennsylvania on June 18, 1853. He was interred in Mount Lebanon Cemetery.^[4]

See also

• List of members of the United States House of Representatives who served a single term

References

External links

• Official page at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
• Profile from GovTrack
• Profile from Ancestry.com
• Thomas Marshal Bibighaus at The Political Graveyard
• Thomas Marshal Bibighaus at Find a Grave

 This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress