Thomas McKean Thompson McKennan
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Thomas McKean Thompson McKennan (March 31, 1794 – July 9, 1852) was a 19th-century politician and lawyer who served briefly as United States Secretary of the Interior under President Millard Fillmore.
Quick Facts 2nd United States Secretary of the Interior, President ...
Thomas McKennan | |
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2nd United States Secretary of the Interior | |
In office August 15, 1850 – August 26, 1850 | |
President | Millard Fillmore |
Preceded by | Thomas Ewing |
Succeeded by | Alexander Stuart |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 21st district | |
In office May 30, 1842 – March 3, 1843 | |
Preceded by | Joseph Lawrence |
Succeeded by | William Wilkins |
In office March 4, 1833 – March 3, 1839 | |
Preceded by | Constituency established |
Succeeded by | Isaac Leet |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 15th district | |
In office March 4, 1831 – March 3, 1833 | |
Preceded by | William McCreery |
Succeeded by | Andrew Beaumont |
Personal details | |
Born | Thomas McKean Thompson McKennan (1794-03-31)March 31, 1794 New Castle, Delaware, U.S. |
Died | July 9, 1852(1852-07-09) (aged 58) Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Political party | Anti-Masonic (Before 1842) Whig (1842–1852) |
Spouse | Matilda Bowman |
Children | 8 |
Education | Washington and Jefferson College (BA) |
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