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Thomas Holliday Hicks (born September 2, 1798 in East New Market, Maryland; died February 14, 1865 in Washington DC) succeeded Thomas W. Ligon as the thirty-first Governor of Maryland, serving between January 13, 1858 and January 8, 1862, including the whole of 1861.
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What did Maryland Governor Thomas Hicks do to prevent his state to join the Confederacy in 1861?
In the early Spring of 1861, there was a good degree of enthusiasm for many Marylanders to join the Confederacy. This created a crisis and Governor Thomas Hicks prevented a secessionist vote in the state by refusing to allow the legislature to meet for a vote on the issue. President Lincoln moved Federal troops into Maryland to prevent a vigilante movement to take place. When the Maryland legislature met in May of 1861, many members of the legislature urged neutrality rather than secession.
Who was the original governor of Maryland?
Thomas Johnson was the first Governor of the US State of Maryland and Leonard Calvert was the first Governor of the English Colony of Maryland.
Who was the first governor of Maryland?
Thomas Johnson was the first elected governor of Maryland.Leonard Calvert was the first Governor of the Maryland Colony and Thomas Johnson was the first Governor of the US State of Maryland.
Who elects the Governor of Maryland?
The voters of Maryland.
What is Maryland's capital building?
The Maryland State House is located in Annapolis, Maryland. It houses the Maryland General Assembly, plus the offices of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor.
Who was the Governor in the colony of Maryland?
Thomas Johnson was the first governor of Maryland, holding office from 1777 to 1779.
Who was the Governor of Iowa in 1861?
Samuel J. Kirkwood (born December 20, 1813 in Harford County, Maryland; died September 1, 1894 in Iowa City, Iowa) succeeded Ralph P. Lowe as the fifth Governor of Iowa, serving between January 11, 1860 and January 14, 1864, including the whole of 1861.
When did Edward Lloyd - Governor of Maryland - die?
Edward Lloyd - Governor of Maryland - died on 1834-06-02.
When was Edward Lloyd - Governor of Maryland - born?
Edward Lloyd - Governor of Maryland - was born on 1779-07-22.
When was Edward Lloyd - Colonial Governor of Maryland - born?
Edward Lloyd - Colonial Governor of Maryland - was born in 1670.
When did Edward Lloyd - Colonial Governor of Maryland - die?
Edward Lloyd - Colonial Governor of Maryland - died in 1718.
When was James Thomas - Governor of Maryland - born?
James Thomas - Governor of Maryland - was born on 1785-03-11.
