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About Thomas Carlin
Thomas Carlin, a farmer, soldier and Jacksonian Democrat, was the seventh governor of Illinois and also served in both houses of the Illinois General Assembly. He became the first Democrat nominated at an Illinois state convention, as well as the last Illinois governor who fought Native Americans. His gubernatorial term was noted for its inconsistency, as he had limited financial experience and the state suffered the aftereffects of the Panic of 1837 as well attempted to fund a costly Internal Improvements Act passed by the state legislature over his predecessor's objections.
Everything about Thomas Carlin →- Occupation
- politician, governor
- Position held
- Governor of Illinois, member of the Illinois House of Representatives, member of the State Senate of Illinois
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- July 18, 1789
- Died
- February 14, 1852