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Thomas Carney

1824 – 1888

American politician

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Lived 1824 – 1888 (aged 63). Thomas Carney was an American politician, governor and mayor.

Thomas Carney (August 20, 1824 – July 28, 1888) was the second governor of Kansas.

Biography Carney was born in Delaware County, Ohio, to James and Jane Carney. James died in 1828, leaving a widow and four young sons. Thomas remained at home farming with his mother until age 19. He was educated in Berkshire, Ohio, where he lived with an uncle. He worked in mercantile businesses and finally established a successful wholesale business in Leavenworth, Kansas. The year he was elected to the state legislature, he married Rebecca Ann Cannady. A founder of the First National Bank of Leavenworth, he also served as Director of the Lawrence and Fort Gibson Railroad Company.

Carney was contemplating a run for the US Senate in 1871, when he admitted that he had accepted $15,000 from Republican senatorial candidate, Alexander Caldwell to leave the race and thereby allow Caldwell's election in 1871.

He continued in business until 1875.

Death Carney died on July 28, 1888, in Leavenworth, Kansas, from apoplexy, and is buried there in Mount Muncie Cemetery.

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Member of the Kansas House of Representatives, Governor of Kansas

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Thomas Carney?

American politician (1824-1888)

When was Thomas Carney born?

Thomas Carney was born on 20 August 1824 in Delaware County.

When did Thomas Carney die?

Thomas Carney died on 28 July 1888 in Leavenworth.

What was Thomas Carney's occupation?

Thomas Carney was a politician, governor and mayor.

What nationality was Thomas Carney?

Thomas Carney was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Thomas Carney

· Wikidata: Q2422922

· DBpedia: Thomas Carney

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