Francis Thomas (February 3, 1799 – January 22, 1876) was a Maryland politician who served as the 26th Governor of Maryland from 1842–1844. He also served as a United States Representative from Maryland, representing at separate times the fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh districts.
Read more about Francis Thomas: Early Life and Career, Governor of Maryland, Return To Congress and Later Life
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