Thomas Reynolds (governor)

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Thomas Reynolds
Thomas Reynolds as he appeared while Chief Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court.
7th Governor of Missouri
In office November 16, 1840 – February 9, 1844
Lieutenant	Meredith M. Marmaduke
Preceded by	Lilburn Boggs
Succeeded by	Meredith M. Marmaduke
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
In office 1826–1828
Personal details
Born	(1796-03-12)March 12, 1796 Bracken County, Kentucky
Died	February 9, 1844(1844-02-09) (aged 47) Jefferson City, Missouri
Resting place	Woodlawn Cemetery, Jefferson City Missouri
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Eliza Ann Young
Children	One son; Ambrose Dudley Reynolds (b. 1824)
Profession	Attorney

Thomas Reynolds (March 12, 1796 – February 9, 1844) was the chief justice of the Illinois Supreme Court as well as the seventh Governor of Missouri. A Democrat, he is notable for being one of the few American politicians to die by suicide while in office.