William Thomas (MP for Old Sarum and Downton)

William Thomas was a British Member of Parliament who represented the constituencies of Old Sarum and Downton at different points in his parliamentary career. His specific dates of service and political affiliations require further research to ascertain definitively. The practice of representing "rotten boroughs" like Old Sarum, which had very few electors, was common before the Reform Act of 1832. Serving as an MP for both Old Sarum and Downton suggests a career spanning a period when parliamentary representation was undergoing significant change. Further biographical information, including his birth and death dates, family background, and other political activities, would be necessary to construct a comprehensive biographical entry. The precise periods of his representation for each constituency need verification through parliamentary records.