William T. Hamilton
American politician (1820-1888) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the mountain man and author, see William Thomas Hamilton (frontiersman).
William Thomas Hamilton (September 8, 1820 – October 26, 1888), a member of the United States Democratic Party, was the 38th Governor of Maryland in the United States from 1880 to 1884. He also served in the United States Senate, representing the State of Maryland, from 1868–1874, and in the House of Representatives, representing the second district (1849–1853) and fourth district (1853–1855) of Maryland.
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William Thomas Hamilton | |
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38th Governor of Maryland | |
In office January 14, 1880 – January 9, 1884 | |
Preceded by | John Lee Carroll |
Succeeded by | Robert Milligan McLane |
United States Senator from Maryland | |
In office March 4, 1869 – March 3, 1875 | |
Preceded by | William Pinkney Whyte |
Succeeded by | William Pinkney Whyte |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 4th district | |
In office March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1855 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Yates Walsh |
Succeeded by | Henry Winter Davis |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 2nd district | |
In office March 4, 1849 – March 3, 1853 | |
Preceded by | James D. Roman |
Succeeded by | Jacob Shower |
Maryland House of Delegates | |
In office 1846–1849 | |
Personal details | |
Born | September 8, 1820 Boonsboro, Maryland |
Died | October 26, 1888(1888-10-26) (aged 68) Hagerstown, Maryland |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Clara Holmes Jenness Hamilton |
Children | Eight children |
National Governors Association, Governor's Information, Maryland Governor William Thomas Hamilton | |
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