Tilghman Tucker
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Tilghman Mayfield Tucker (February 5, 1802 – April 3, 1859) was Governor of Mississippi from 1842 to 1844. He was a Democrat.
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Tilghman Mayfield Tucker | |
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13th Governor of Mississippi | |
In office January 10, 1842 – January 10, 1844 | |
Preceded by | Alexander G. McNutt |
Succeeded by | Albert G. Brown |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Mississippi's at-large congressional district | |
In office March 4, 1843 – March 4, 1845 | |
Preceded by | Seat established |
Succeeded by | Jefferson Davis |
Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives | |
In office 1831–1835 | |
Member of the Mississippi State Senate | |
In office 1838–1841 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1802-02-05)February 5, 1802 Lime Stone Springs, North Carolina |
Died | April 3, 1859(1859-04-03) (aged 57) Bexar, Alabama |
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