Thomas J. Drake
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For other people named Thomas Drake, see Thomas Drake (disambiguation).
Thomas Jefferson Drake (April 18, 1797 – April 20, 1875) was an American lawyer and politician in the U.S. state of Michigan. He served as justice of Utah Territorial Supreme Court and as the third lieutenant governor of Michigan.
Quick Facts 3rd Lieutenant Governor of Michigan, Governor ...
Thomas J. Drake | |
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3rd Lieutenant Governor of Michigan | |
In office 1841–1842 | |
Governor | James Wright Gordon |
Preceded by | James Wright Gordon |
Succeeded by | Origen D. Richardson |
Member of the Michigan Senate | |
In office 1839–1841 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1797-04-18)April 18, 1797 Scipio, New York, United States |
Died | April 20, 1875(1875-04-20) (aged 78) Pontiac, Michigan, United States |
Resting place | Oak Hill Cemetery Pontiac, Michigan |
Political party | Whig |
Spouse(s) | Martha Minot Baldwin Evelina H. Talbot Drake |
Parent(s) | Elijah Drake Abigail (Stoddard) Drake |
Profession | Lawyer Politician |
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