Kent, Edward, 1802-1877
Dates
- Existence: 1802 - 1877
Biography
Edward Kent (January 8, 1802 – May 19, 1877) was an American attorney and politician who served as the 12th and 15th Governor of Maine. He was among the last prominent members of the Whig Party in Maine before it collapsed in favor of the Republicans. He is the only Maine governor to have been elected to two non-consecutive terms (1838–39 and 1841–42), though his second term was through direct appointment by the Whig-dominated Maine Legislature.
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Daniel Webster letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 842328.1
Webster Mss 842328.1
Date(s):
1842-05-28
Abstract
In English.
Edward Kent letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 841167
Webster Mss 841167
Date(s):
1841-02-17
Abstract
In English.
Edward Kent letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 845640
Mss 845640
Date(s):
1845-11
Abstract
In English.