Thomas Fletcher (Arkansas politician)
Thomas Fletcher | |
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| Member of the Arkansas Senate from the 16th district | |
| In office November 10, 1874 – January 8, 1877 | |
| Preceded by | New constituency |
| Succeeded by | M. M. Duffie |
| 11th President of the Arkansas Senate | |
| In office November 1, 1858 – March 14, 1864 In exile March 14, 1864 – June 1, 1865 | |
| Preceded by | John R. Hampton |
| Succeeded by | C. C. Bliss |
| Member of the Arkansas Senate from the 18th district | |
| In office November 1, 1858 – March 14, 1864 In exile March 14, 1864 – June 1, 1865 | |
| Preceded by | A. H. Ferguson |
| Succeeded by | I. C. Mills |
| Acting Governor of Arkansas | |
| In office November 4, 1862 – November 15, 1862 | |
| Preceded by | Henry M. Rector |
| Succeeded by | Harris Flanagin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 8, 1817 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | February 26, 1880 (aged 62) Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Pneumonia |
| Resting place | Mount Holly Cemetery, Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. 34°44′15.3″N 92°16′42.5″W / 34.737583°N 92.278472°W |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Harriett C. Cage
(m. 1841, died) |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | Read Fletcher (brother) |
| Alma mater | University of Nashville |
Thomas Fletcher (April 8, 1817 – February 26, 1880) was an American politician and lawyer who served as acting governor of Arkansas from November 4 to 15, 1862, following the resignation of Henry M. Rector. He was president of the Arkansas Senate from 1858 to 1864, and in exile at Washington, Arkansas until 1865.