Appleton's Cyclopedia of American Biography, edited by James
Grant Wilson, John Fiske and Stanley L. Klos. Six volumes, New York: D. Appleton
and Company, 1887-1889 and 1999. Virtualology.com warns that these 19th Century
biographies contain errors and bias. We rely on volunteers to edit the historic
biographies on a continual basis. If you would like to edit this biographyplease
submit a rewritten biography in text form.
If acceptable, the new biography will be published above the 19th Century
Appleton's Cyclopedia Biography citing the volunteer editor
Virtual American Biographies
Over 30,000 personalities
with thousands of 19th Century illustrations, signatures, and exceptional life
stories. Virtualology.com
welcomes editing and additions to the
biographies. To become this site's editor or a contributor
Click Here
or e-mail Virtualology here.
WALLER, Thomas McDonald, governor of Connecticut, born in New York city about 1840. He was left an orphan at the age of nine, and was a newsboy for some time, but lie attracted the attention of a citizen of. New London, Connecticut, who adopted him, and whose name he assumed. He studied law, was admitted to the Connecticut, bar in 1861, and attained note as an advocate. He early entered politics, became well known as a public speaker, and served in the legislature in 1867,1868, 1872, and 1876, being chosen as a Democrat. During his last term he was speaker of the house. In 1870 he was secretary of state, and in 1873 he became mayor of New London. He served as state's attorney in 1876-'83, and in 1882 was elected governor of Connecticut, after canvassing the state in his own behalf, contrary to custom. On the expiration of his term he was appointed, in 1885, United States consul-general at London, England.
Unauthorized Site:
This site and its contents are not affiliated, connected,
associated with or authorized by the individual, family,
friends, or trademarked entities utilizing any part or
the subject's entire name. Any official or affiliated
sites that are related to this subject will be hyper
linked below upon submission
and Evisum, Inc. review.
Please join us in our mission to incorporate The Congressional Evolution of the United States of America discovery-based curriculum into the classroom of every primary and secondary school in the United States of America by July 2, 2026, the nation’s 250th birthday. , the United States of America: We The
People. Click Here
