Thomas M. Pettit
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Thomas McKean Pettit (December 26, 1797 ā May 30, 1853) was a United States lawyer, politician, and judge who was briefly Director of the United States Mint in 1853 before his death in office.
Quick Facts Director of the United States Mint, Preceded by ...
Thomas McKean Pettit | |
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Director of the United States Mint | |
In office April 1853 ā May 1853 | |
Preceded by | George Nicholas Eckert |
Succeeded by | James Ross Snowden |
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Born | (1797-12-26)December 26, 1797 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA |
Died | May 30, 1853(1853-05-30) (aged 55) |
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