Thomas Stockton

Thomas Stockton ( born April 1, 1781 New Castle, Delaware; † March 2, 1846 ) was an American politician and 1845-1846 Governor of the State of Delaware.

Early years

Thomas Stockton was educated at Princeton College, and then joined the militia of Delaware. There he rose to become captain. During the British - American War, he was a major in the U.S. Army. Thereafter he remained until 1825 in the army.

Political career

Even before his military Stockton notary was in New Castle County. From 1832 to 1835, he was registrar at a Court of Chancery in the same district. Stockton was also a member of the advisory board of Governors Charles Polk and Cornelius P. Comegys and was a member of the Whig party. In 1844 he was chosen as their candidate for governor of his state. He took up his new post on January 21, 1845.

At that time, political events in the United States was overshadowed by the Mexican -American War, which includes Delaware had to make a contribution. Governor Stockton already died on March 2, 1846 Office and Joseph Maull, who served then as president of the Senate from Delaware, had to take over his position. With his wife Fedelia Governor John Stockton had five children.