Thomas Veazey

Thomas Ward Veazey (January 31, 1774ndash July 1, 1842) was a Maryland politician that served in a variety of roles. The zenith of his career was Governor of the state from 1836 to 1839, when he was selected to serve three consecutive one-year terms by the Maryland General Assembly. Veazey was the last Maryland governor to be elected in this fashion and also the last Whig Party member to serve as Maryland governor. Perhaps the highlight of his administration was the authorization of $8 million dollars to begin projects such as the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal as well as the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.

He began his career in the Maryland House of Delegates, serving from from 1811 to 1812. In 1812 Veazey also served as an elector for the victorious James Madison in that year's presidential election.