Thomas M. Waller

Thomas MacDonald Waller (January 1, 1840 – January 24, 1924) was an American politician and Governor of Connecticut.

Early life

Waller was born in New York City on January 1, 1840 to Irish immigrant parents. His parents died before he turned eight. He was later adopted by a Connecticut merchant called Robert Waller. He graduated from Bartlett High School and then studied law. In 1861 he was admitted to the bar.

Politics

Waller served in the Union army during the American Civil War. He later became a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives. He served in the Connecticut House of Representatives in 1867, 1872, and 1876. He also served as Secretary of State Connecticut from 1870 to 1871. He was mayor of New London from 1873 to 1879.

Waller became the Governor of Connecticut in 1882. He ran unsuccessfully for re-election in 1884.

Later life

After completing his term, he was appointed as consul-general to London in England. He held that position from 1885 to 1889. He passed away on January 24, 1924.

Sources

* Sobel, Robert and John Raimo. "Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789-1978". Greenwood Press, 1988. ISBN 0-313-28093-2

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