Thomas Reynolds (governor)

Thomas Reynolds
Thomas Reynolds as he appeared while Chief Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court.
7th Governor of Missouri
In office
November 16, 1840 – February 9, 1844
LieutenantMeredith M. Marmaduke
Preceded byLilburn Boggs
Succeeded byMeredith M. Marmaduke
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
In office
1826–1828
Personal details
Born(1796-03-12)March 12, 1796
Bracken County, Kentucky
DiedFebruary 9, 1844(1844-02-09) (aged 47)
Jefferson City, Missouri
Resting placeWoodlawn Cemetery, Jefferson City Missouri
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseEliza Ann Young
ChildrenOne son; Ambrose Dudley Reynolds (b. 1824)
ProfessionAttorney

Thomas Reynolds (March 12, 1796 – February 9, 1844) was the chief justice of the Illinois Supreme Court as well as the seventh Governor of Missouri. A Democrat, he is notable for being one of the few American politicians to die by suicide while in office.