Thomas Fletcher (Arkansas politician)
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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.
Quick Facts Member of the Arkansas Senate from the 16th district, Preceded by ...
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 – May 28, 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 – May 28, 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 | (1817-04-08)April 8, 1817 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
Died | February 26, 1880(1880-02-26) (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 |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Harriett C. Cage
(m. 1841, died) |
Parents |
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Relatives | Read Fletcher (brother) |
Alma mater | University of Nashville |
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