  thomas howell cobb (september 7, 1815 â october 9, 1868) was an american political figure. a southern democrat, cobb was a five-term member of the united states house of representatives and speaker of the house from 1849 to 1851. he also served as a secretary of treasury under president james buchanan (1857â1860) and the 40th governor of georgia (1851â18
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