Moonlight, Thomas, 1833-1899
Variant namesBiographical notes:
Thomas Moonlight (1833-1899), born in Scotland, ran away to America, enlisted in the 4th United States Artillery in 1853, served in Florida, and in the campaign against the Mormons. In 1860 he bought a farm in Kansas, served in the 11th Kansas Cavalry, 1861-65, was secretary of state, 1868, and was nominated for governor in 1886, but lost. President Cleveland appointed him governor of Wyoming Territory, 1886-89, and minister to Bolivia, 1893-97.
From the description of Thomas Moonlight papers, 1864-1870. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702128244
Links to collections
Comparison
This is only a preview comparison of Constellations. It will only exist until this window is closed.
- Added or updated
- Deleted or outdated
Subjects:
- Dakota Indians
- Governor
- Kansas
- Legislators
- Price's Missouri Expedition, 1864
- Secretaries of State (State governments)
Occupations:
- Soldiers
Places:
- Wyoming (as recorded)
- Kansas (as recorded)
- Kansas (as recorded)
- United States (as recorded)
