Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia
In office March 4, 1841 – February 16, 1844
Preceded by
James Garland
Succeeded by
William L. Goggin
Constituency
12th district (1841–43) 5th district (1843–44)
28th Governor of Virginia
In office March 31, 1840 – March 20, 1841
Preceded by
David Campbell
Succeeded by
John M. Patton (acting)
18th Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates
In office 1839–1840
Preceded by
Linn Banks
Succeeded by
Valentine W. Southall
Personal details
Born
Thomas Walker Gilmer
(1802-04-06)April 6, 1802 Albemarle County, Virginia, U.S.
Died
February 28, 1844(1844-02-28) (aged 41) Potomac River, Maryland, U.S.
Resting place
Mount Air Cemetery Gilbert, Virginia, U.S.
Political party
Whig (Before 1842) Democratic (1842–1844)
Spouse
Anne Baker
Children
9
Thomas Walker Gilmer (April 6, 1802 – February 28, 1844) was an American statesman. He served in several political positions in Virginia, including election as the 28th Governor of Virginia. Gilmer's final political office was as the 15th Secretary of the Navy, but he died in an accident ten days after assuming that position.
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