US Congressman. After completing his education he became a merchant in Salem and was also involved in other business ventures. A member of a family prominent in New Jersey public affairs, Sinnickson served in several offices, including Judge of the Court of Errors and Appeals, member of the New Jersey Assembly, and Judge of the Court of Common Pleas. In 1828 he was the successful Adams candidate in the special election for US House of Representatives seat left vacant by the death of Hedge Thompson. Sinnickson served the remainder of Thompson's term, December, 1828 to March, 1829. He did not run for election to a full term and returned to his business and civic interests. Thomas Sinnickson was the nephew of Congressman Thomas Sinnickson (1744-1817). Another relative, Clement H. Sinnickson (1834-1919), served in Congress from 1875 to 1879.
US Congressman. After completing his education he became a merchant in Salem and was also involved in other business ventures. A member of a family prominent in New Jersey public affairs, Sinnickson served in several offices, including Judge of the Court of Errors and Appeals, member of the New Jersey Assembly, and Judge of the Court of Common Pleas. In 1828 he was the successful Adams candidate in the special election for US House of Representatives seat left vacant by the death of Hedge Thompson. Sinnickson served the remainder of Thompson's term, December, 1828 to March, 1829. He did not run for election to a full term and returned to his business and civic interests. Thomas Sinnickson was the nephew of Congressman Thomas Sinnickson (1744-1817). Another relative, Clement H. Sinnickson (1834-1919), served in Congress from 1875 to 1879.
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