Thomas McHugh (politician)

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Thomas McHugh
1st Secretary of State of Wisconsin
In office
June 7, 1848 – January 7, 1850
GovernorNelson Dewey
Preceded byPosition Established
Succeeded byWilliam A. Barstow
Personal details
BornThomas Morris McHugh
(1822-11-22)November 22, 1822
Mohill, County Leitrim, Ireland, UK
DiedMarch 19, 1856(1856-03-19) (aged 33)
Palatka, Florida
PartyDemocratic
Parents
  • Stephen McHugh (father)
  • Elizabeth Norris (mother)
Professionlawyer
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Thomas Morris McHugh (November 22, 1822 – March 19, 1856) was an Irish American immigrant and lawyer who served as the first Secretary of State of Wisconsin. He had previously served as Secretary of the Territorial Council and the second Wisconsin Constitutional Convention.

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