Thomas Stockton
Thomas Stockton (born April 1, 1781 in New Castle , Delaware ; † March 2, 1846 ibid) was an American politician and governor of the state of Delaware from 1845 to 1846 .
Early years
Thomas Stockton studied at Princeton College and then joined the Delaware militia. There he rose to become captain. During the British-American War he was a major in the US Army . He then remained in the army until 1825.
Political career
Even before his military service, Stockton was a notary public in New Castle County . Between 1832 and 1835 he was a registrar at a law firm in the same district. Stockton was also a member of the advisory staff to Governors Charles Polk and Cornelius P. Comegys and was a member of the Whig Party . In 1844 he was elected as their candidate for governor of his state. He took up his new office on January 21, 1845.
At that time, political events in the United States were overshadowed by the Mexican-American War , to which Delaware also had to contribute. Governor Stockton passed away in office on March 2, 1846, and Joseph Maull , who was then President of the Delaware Senate , had to take office. Governor Stockton had five children with his wife, Fedelia Johns.
literature
- Robert Sobel and John Raimo (Eds.): Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789–1978. Volume 1, Meckler Books, Westport, 1978. 4 volumes.
Web links
- Thomas Stockton in the National Governors Association (English)
- The governors of Delaware (English)
- Thomas Stockton in the database of Find a Grave (English)
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SURNAME | Stockton, Thomas |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American politician |
DATE OF BIRTH | April 1, 1781 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | New Castle , Delaware |
DATE OF DEATH | March 2, 1846 |
Place of death | New Castle , Delaware |