William Tharp

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William Tharp
36th Governor of Delaware
In office January 19, 1847 – January 21, 1851
Preceded by	William Temple
Succeeded by	William H. H. Ross
Member of the Delaware Senate
In office January 6, 1839 - January 6, 1843
Personal details
Born	(1803-11-27)November 27, 1803 Farmington, Delaware
Died	January 9, 1865(1865-01-09) (aged 61) Milford, Delaware
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Mary A. Johnson
Residence	Milford, Delaware

William Tharp (November 27, 1803 – January 9, 1865) was an American politician from Milford in Kent County, Delaware. He was a member of the Democratic Party, who served in the Delaware General Assembly and as Governor of Delaware.