Resultado de búsqueda
Thomas Walker Gilmer (April 6, 1802 – February 28, 1844) was an American statesman. He served in several political positions in Virginia, including election as the 28th Governor of Virginia. Gilmer's final political office was as the 15th Secretary of the Navy, but he died in an accident ten days after assuming that position.
- 1
- Mount Air Cemetery, Gilbert, Virginia, U.S.
- Anne Baker
Thomas Walker Gilmer was born on 6 April 1802 in Albemarle County, Virginia. He served for many years in the Virginia House of Delegates, became governor of Virginia in 1840, and was elected to Congress in 1841. On 15 February 1844, he was named Secretary of the Navy for President John Tyler’s administration. He was killed on 28 February 1844 by an exploding gun while on board steam sloop ...
Thomas Walker Gilmer. Member From: 1829 - 1840. Birth Date: April 6, 1802 Birth Place: "Gilmerton", Albemarle County, Virginia. Death Date: February 28, 1844. Gender: Male Race: Caucasian, Scottish. Spouse: Anne Elizabeth Baker (May 23, 1826).
Thomas Walker Gilmer. BORN: April 6, 1802. Albemarle County, Virginia. DIED: February 28, 1844 (age 41) Potomac River, Maryland. POLITICAL PARTY: Whig (Before 1842) Democratic (1842–1844) HIGHLIGHTS: 1829-1836: Member of the Virginia House of Delegates. 1839-1840: Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates. 1840-1841: Governor of Virginia.
Thomas Walker Gilmer (April 6, 1802 – February 28, 1844) was an American statesman. He served in several political positions in Virginia, including election as the 28th Governor of Virginia. Gilmer's final political office was as the 15th Secretary of the Navy, but he died in an accident ten days after assuming that position.
GILMER, THOMAS WALKER, a Representative from Virginia; born in Gilmerton, Albemarle County, Va., April 6, 1802; attended the common schools; studied law; was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Charlottesville, Va.; member of the State house of delegates 1829-1836 and again in 1839 and 1840, serving as speaker the last two years ...
Back to former Virginia governors. Virginia. Gov. Thomas Walker Gilmer. Terms March 31, 1840 - March 20, 1841. Party Whig. Born April 6, 1802. Passed February 28, 1844. Birth State Virginia. Family Married Anne E. Baker; six children. Status Resigned. National Office (s) Served Representative, Cabinet secretary. About.
