Thomas Theodore Crittenden
American politician (1832–1909) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Thomas Theodore Crittenden?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Not to be confused with Thomas Turpin Crittenden.
Thomas Theodore Crittenden (January 1, 1832 – May 29, 1909) was a United States colonel during the American Civil War, and a Democratic politician who served as the 24th Governor of Missouri from 1881 to 1885.
This article needs additional citations for verification. (June 2009) |
Quick Facts 24th Governor of Missouri, Lieutenant ...
Thomas Theodore Crittenden | |
---|---|
24th Governor of Missouri | |
In office January 10, 1881 – January 12, 1885 | |
Lieutenant | Robert Alexander Campbell |
Preceded by | John S. Phelps |
Succeeded by | John S. Marmaduke |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri's 7th district | |
In office March 4, 1877 – March 3, 1879 | |
Preceded by | John Finis Philips |
Succeeded by | Alfred Morrison Lay |
In office March 4, 1873 – March 3, 1875 | |
Preceded by | Isaac Parker |
Succeeded by | John Finis Philips |
12th Attorney General of Missouri | |
In office 1864–1865 | |
Governor | Willard Preble Hall |
Preceded by | Aikman Welch |
Succeeded by | Robert Franklin Wingate |
Personal details | |
Born | January 1, 1832 Shelbyville, Kentucky, U.S. |
Died | May 29, 1909(1909-05-29) (aged 77) Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
Resting place | Forest Hill Calvary Cemetery Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Relations | William Logan Crittenden (brother) John J. Crittenden (uncle) |
Children | Thomas T. Crittenden, Jr. |
Occupation | Politician |
Profession | Attorney |
Signature | |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1862–1864 |
Rank | Colonel |
Unit | Seventh Missouri State Militia Cavalry Regiment |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Close