Thomas J. Word

Thomas Jefferson Word (February 6, 1805 – May 25, 1890) was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi. Born in Surry County, North Carolina, Word studied law, passed his bar exam, and established a private practice. He served as member of the North Carolina House of Commons in 1832. He later moved to Mississippi and settled in Pontotoc, where he became active in state and local politics. In 1854, he moved to Anderson County, Texas. He was a great great granduncle of writer William Faulkner.

Thomas J. Word

Thomas Jefferson Word (February 6, 1805 – May 25, 1890) was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi. Born in Surry County, North Carolina, Word studied law, passed his bar exam, and established a private practice. He served as member of the North Carolina House of Commons in 1832. He later moved to Mississippi and settled in Pontotoc, where he became active in state and local politics. In 1854, he moved to Anderson County, Texas. He was a great great granduncle of writer William Faulkner.