Thomas Carlin | |
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| 7th Governor of Illinois | |
| In office December 7, 1838 – December 8, 1842 | |
| Lieutenant | Stinson Anderson |
| Preceded by | Joseph Duncan |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Ford |
| Member of the Illinois Senate | |
| In office 1824–1833 | |
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives | |
| In office 1849–1849 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 18, 1789 near Frankfort, Kentucky |
| Died | February 14, 1852 (aged 62) Carrollton, Illinois |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Farmer, soldier, politician |
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Thomas Carlin (July 18, 1789 – February 14, 1852), a farmer, soldier and Jacksonian Democrat, was the seventh Governor of Illinois (from 1838 to 1842) and also served in both houses of the Illinois General Assembly.[1] He became the first Democrat nominated at an Illinois state convention, as well as the last Illinois governor who fought Native Americans. His gubernatorial term was noted for its inconsistency, as he had limited financial experience and the state suffered the aftereffects of the Panic of 1837 as well attempted to fund a costly Internal Improvements Act passed by the state legislature over his predecessor's objections.
- ^ Appleton's Cyclopedia Vol. 1, pp. 526-527