Thomas Carlin

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Thomas Carlin (July 18, 1789 – February 14, 1852) was governor of Illinois, serving from 1838 to 1842. Born in 1789 in Frankfort, Kentucky, he served in the Illinois General Assembly 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. This article incorporates facts obtained from The Political Graveyard.
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  • Jul 18, 1789

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  • Feb 14, 1852 (age 62 years)

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  • Dec 7, 1838
  • Dec 8, 1842

Governor of Illinois of Illinois

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