Thomas Carlin
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| Thomas Carlin | |
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| 7th Governor of Illinois | |
| In office December 7, 1838 – December 8, 1842 |
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| Preceded by | Joseph Duncan |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Ford |
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| Born | July 18, 1789 Frankfort, Kentucky |
| Died | February 14, 1852 (aged 62) Carrollton, Illinois |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Politician |
Thomas Carlin (July 18, 1789 – February 14, 1852) was the seventh Governor of Illinois, serving from 1838 to 1842. Born in 1789 in Frankfort, Kentucky, he served in both houses of the Illinois General Assembly, and was instrumental in obtaining passage of a bill in January 1829 creating Macoupin County. The city of Carlinville, Illinois is named in his honor. He died in 1852 in Carrollton, Illinois.[1][2]
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| Preceded by Joseph Duncan |
Governor of Illinois 1838–1842 |
Succeeded by Thomas Ford |
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