Thomas Reynolds (governor)
Thomas Reynolds | |
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Thomas Reynolds as he appeared while Chief Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court. | |
| 7th Governor of Missouri | |
| In office November 16, 1840 – February 9, 1844 | |
| Lieutenant | Meredith M. Marmaduke |
| Preceded by | Lilburn Boggs |
| Succeeded by | Meredith M. Marmaduke |
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives | |
| In office 1826–1828 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 12, 1796 Bracken County, Kentucky |
| Died | February 9, 1844 (aged 47) Jefferson City, Missouri |
| Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery, Jefferson City Missouri |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Eliza Ann Young |
| Children | One son; Ambrose Dudley Reynolds (b. 1824) |
| Profession | Attorney |
Thomas Reynolds (March 12, 1796 – February 9, 1844) was the chief justice of the Illinois Supreme Court as well as the seventh Governor of Missouri. A Democrat, he is notable for being one of the few American politicians to die by suicide while in office.