Thomas Carlin
Thomas Carlin (July 18, 1789 – February 14, 1852), a farmer, soldier and
Jacksonian Democrat, was the
seventh Governor of Illinois (from 1838 to 1842) 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.
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