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Thomas Watkins Ligon

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American politician (1810-1881)

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Thomas Watkins Ligon, a Democrat, was the 30th governor of Maryland in the United States from 1854 to 1858. He was also a member of the United States House of Representatives, serving third congressional district from 1845 until 1849.

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Thomas Watkins Ligon, a Democrat, was the 30th governor of Maryland in the United States from 1854 to 1858. He was also a member of the United States House of Representatives, serving third congressional district from 1845 until 1849. He was the second Maryland governor born in Virginia and was a minority party governor, who faced bitter opposition from an openly hostile legislature.

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Lived 1810 to 1881 · aged 70
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