Thomas Marshall (Maine politician) facts for kids
Thomas H. Marshall (born 1826, died 1861) was an important person from Maine, USA. He was a politician, which means he helped make laws for his state. He also became a military leader.
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Early Life and Education
Thomas H. Marshall grew up in Belfast, Maine. He went to college at Bowdoin College. This helped him prepare for his future work in government and the military.
Political Career in Maine
Marshall was very active in politics in Maine. He served in the state government for several years.
Serving in the House of Representatives
From 1857 to 1858, Thomas Marshall was a member of the Maine House of Representatives. This group is part of Maine's government that helps create new laws for the state. He served for two "terms," which means two periods of time.
Leading the Maine Senate
After that, from 1859 to 1860, Marshall served in the Maine Senate. This is another important part of the state government. During his last year in the Senate, he was chosen to be the Senate President. This was a very important job, as he was in charge of leading the Senate meetings and making sure everything ran smoothly.
Military Service in the Civil War
When the American Civil War began, Thomas Marshall decided to leave his political job. He chose to serve his country in the military instead.
Joining the 4th Maine Regiment
In May 1861, Marshall became a major in the 4th Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment. A "regiment" is a large group of soldiers. This group of soldiers gathered in Rockland, Maine, ready to fight.
Leading the 7th Maine Regiment
Later, Marshall moved to a different group of soldiers called the 7th Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment. Here, he started as a lieutenant colonel. This is a high rank in the army. Eventually, he became the "commanding officer," which means he was the main leader of the entire regiment.
His Final Days
Sadly, Thomas Marshall became very sick with a fever. He died in Baltimore in 1861. About 80 other soldiers from the 7th Maine Regiment also died from illness around the same time.
