Jacob Tome
American politician (1810) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jacob Tome (August 13, 1810 – March 16, 1898) was an American banker, philanthropist, and politician who died as one of the richest men in the United States.[1] He was the first millionaire of Cecil County, Maryland, and an accomplished philanthropist, giving money to colleges, churches, and schools, including establishing the Tome School.[1]
Quick Facts Member of the Maryland Senate from the Cecil County district, Preceded by ...
Jacob Tome | |
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Member of the Maryland Senate from the Cecil County district | |
In office 1864–1867 | |
Preceded by | John J. Heckart |
Succeeded by | John M. Miller |
Personal details | |
Born | (1810-08-13)August 13, 1810 York County, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | March 16, 1898(1898-03-16) (aged 87) Port Deposit, Maryland, U.S. |
Resting place | Hopewell Cemetery Port Deposit, Maryland, U.S. |
Political party | Union Republican |
Spouses | |
Children | 3 |
Relatives | John Creswell (nephew) |
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Known for | founder of Tome School |
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