Corwin, Thomas, 1794-1865
Dates
- Existence: 1794 - 1865
Biography
Thomas Corwin (July 29, 1794 – December 18, 1865), also known as Tom Corwin, The Wagon Boy, and Black Tom was a politician from the state of Ohio. He represented Ohio in both houses of Congress and served as the 15th Governor of Ohio and the 20th Secretary of the Treasury. After affiliating with the Whig Party, he joined the Republican Party in the 1850s. Corwin is best known for his sponsorship of the proposed Corwin Amendment, which was presented in an unsuccessful attempt to avoid the oncoming American Civil War.
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Henry W. Gilbert letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 852270.1
Webster Mss 852270.1
Date(s):
1852-04-20
Abstract
In English.
Thomas Corwin letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 847307
Mss 847307
Date(s):
1847-05-07
Abstract
In English.
Thomas Corwin letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 851461.1
Webster Mss 851461.1
Date(s):
1851-08-11
Abstract
In English.