Thomas Stockton

Thomas Stockton
Stockton
33rd Governor of Delaware
In office
January 21, 1845 – March 2, 1846
Preceded byWilliam B. Cooper
Succeeded byJoseph Maull
Personal details
Born(1781-04-01)April 1, 1781
New Castle County, Delaware, U.S.
DiedMarch 2, 1846(1846-03-02) (aged 64)
New Castle, Delaware, U.S.
Political partyWhig
SpouseFidelia Johns
Residence(s)New Castle, Delaware, U.S.
OccupationSoldier

Thomas Stockton (April 1, 1781 – March 2, 1846) was an American soldier and politician from New Castle in New Castle County, Delaware. He was a veteran of the War of 1812, and a member of the Whig Party, who served as Governor of Delaware.