Thomas Gilmer | |
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| 15th United States Secretary of the Navy | |
| In office February 19, 1844 – February 28, 1844 | |
| President | John Tyler |
| Preceded by | David Henshaw |
| Succeeded by | John Y. Mason |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia | |
| In office March 4, 1841 – February 16, 1844 | |
| Preceded by | James Garland |
| Succeeded by | William L. Goggin |
| Constituency | 12th district (1841–43) 5th district (1843–44) |
| 28th Governor of Virginia | |
| In office March 31, 1840 – March 20, 1841 | |
| Preceded by | David Campbell |
| Succeeded by | John M. Patton (acting) |
| 18th Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates | |
| In office 1839–1840 | |
| Preceded by | Linn Banks |
| Succeeded by | Valentine W. Southall |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Thomas Walker Gilmer April 6, 1802 Albemarle County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | February 28, 1844 (aged 41) Potomac River, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Mount Air Cemetery Gilbert, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Whig (Before 1842) Democratic (1842–1844) |
| Spouse | Anne Baker |
| Children | 9 |
Thomas Walker Gilmer (April 6, 1802 – February 28, 1844) was an American statesman. He served in several political positions in Virginia, including election as the 28th Governor of Virginia. Gilmer's final political office was as the 15th Secretary of the Navy, but he died in an accident ten days after assuming that position.