Thomas C. Coffin

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Thomas C. Coffin

Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Idaho's 2nd district
In office
March 4, 1933-June 8, 1934
Preceded by Addison T. Smith
Succeeded by D. Worth Clark

Born October 25, 1887
Flag of Idaho Caldwell, Idaho Territory
Died June 8, 1934 (aged 46)
Flag of Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C.
Political party Democratic

Thomas Chalkley Coffin (October 25, 1887June 8, 1934) was a United States Representative from Idaho. Coffin served as a Democrat in the House from 1933 to 1934.

Born in Caldwell, Idaho Territory, Coffin represented the state's Second Congressional District. He defeated Republican incumbent Addison T. Smith in 1932 but died midway through his term.

Coffin was struck by an automobile on a driveway in the south grounds of the U.S. Capitol, June 4, 1934, and died four days later at Providence Hospital, Washington, D.C.

Preceded by
Addison T. Smith
United States House of Representatives, Idaho Second Congressional District
March 4, 1933–June 8, 1934
Succeeded by
D. Worth Clark

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