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William Tharp | |
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| 36th Governor of Delaware | |
| In office January 19, 1847 – January 21, 1851 | |
| Preceded by | William Temple |
| Succeeded by | William H. H. Ross |
| Member of the Delaware Senate | |
| In office January 6, 1839 - January 6, 1843 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 27, 1803 Farmington, Delaware |
| Died | January 9, 1865 (aged 61) Milford, Delaware |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Mary A. Johnson |
| Residence | Milford, Delaware |
William Tharp (November 27, 1803 – January 9, 1865) was an American politician from Milford in Kent County, Delaware. He was a member of the Democratic Party, who served in the Delaware General Assembly and as Governor of Delaware.