Moonlight, Thomas, 1833-1899

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Thomas Moonlight (1833-1899), born in Scotland, ran away to America, enlisted in the 4th United States Artillery in 1853, served in Florida, and in the campaign against the Mormons. In 1860 he bought a farm in Kansas, served in the 11th Kansas Cavalry, 1861-65, was secretary of state, 1868, and was nominated for governor in 1886, but lost. President Cleveland appointed him governor of Wyoming Territory, 1886-89, and minister to Bolivia, 1893-97.

From the description of Thomas Moonlight papers, 1864-1870. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702128244

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Place Name Admin Code Country
Wyoming
Kansas
Kansas
United States
Subject
Dakota Indians
Governor
Kansas
Legislators
Price's Missouri Expedition, 1864
Secretaries of State (State governments)
Occupation
Soldiers
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Birth 1833-11-10

Death 1899-02-07

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