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Thomas Clement Fletcher
Governor of Missouri (1865–1869) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Thomas Clement Fletcher (January 21, 1827 – March 25, 1899) was the 18th Governor of Missouri during the latter stages of the American Civil War and the early part of Reconstruction. He was the first Missouri governor to be born in the state. The Thomas C. Fletcher House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.[1]
Quick Facts 18th Governor of Missouri, Lieutenant ...
Thomas Clement Fletcher | |
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18th Governor of Missouri | |
In office January 2, 1865 – January 12, 1869 | |
Lieutenant | George Smith |
Preceded by | Willard Preble Hall |
Succeeded by | Joseph W. McClurg |
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Born | Thomas Clement Fletcher (1827-01-21)January 21, 1827 Herculaneum, Missouri, U.S. |
Died | March 25, 1899(1899-03-25) (aged 72) |
Political party | Republican |
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Branch/service | ![]() Union Army |
Years of service | 1862–64 |
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Commands | 31st Missouri Infantry 47th Missouri Infantry 50th Missouri infantry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War (POW) |
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