Thomas Reynolds
Former Governor of Missouri
Thomas Reynolds 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. Wikipedia
Born: March 12, 1796, Bracken County, KY
Died: February 9, 1844 (age 47 years), Jefferson City, MO
Place of burial: Calvary Cemetery & Mausoleum, St. Louis, MO
Previous offices: Governor of Missouri (1840–1844) and Illinois State Representative (1826–1828)
Party: Democratic Party
Movies: Grave and Uppers and Downers
Spouse: Eliza Ann Young