Thomas Hope (American politician) explained

Thomas Hope Jr.
State Delegate:Maryland
Term Start:1852
Term End:1853
Term Start2:1838
Term End2:1841
Term Start3:1832
Term End3:1832
Alongside3:John Forwood, Henry H. Johns, Samuel Sutton
Term Start4:1826
Term End4:1829
Term Start5:1824
Term End5:1824
Alongside5:Abraham Jarrett, James Montgomery, Alexander Norris
Birth Date:20 September 1784
Birth Place:Harford County, Maryland, U.S.
Death Place:Taylor, Maryland, U.S.
Resting Place:Bethel Presbyterian Church cemetery
Spouse:Catherine Hutchins
Children:8
Occupation:Politician

Thomas Hope Jr. (September 20, 1784 – August 2, 1876) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, in 1824, from 1826 to 1829, in 1832, from 1838 to 1841 and from 1852 to 1853.

Early life

Thomas Hope Jr. was born on September 20, 1784, in Harford County, Maryland, to Thomas Hope.[1] [2] His great-grandfather was known for his service in the Battle of the Boyne.[3]

Career

Hope served with John Streett's regiment in the War of 1812. He was a member of Captain Joseph Jenkins's company.[2] He was a farmer.[1]

Hope served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, in 1824, from 1826 to 1829, in 1832, from 1838 to 1841 and from 1852 to 1853.[2] [4] He was a presidential elector for president Andrew Jackson and was a member of the "Glorious Nineteen", a number of electors that challenged members of the Whig Party and advocated that state senators should be elected by the people.[2]

Personal life

Hope married Catherine Hutchins of Baltimore County. They had eight children, including William and Ellen.[1] Hope was a member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church.[2]

In April 1876, Hope was run over by a carriage.[2] [5] Hope died on August 2, 1876, at his home near Taylor, Maryland.[2] He was buried at the Bethel Presbyterian Church cemetery.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Portrait and Biographical Record of Harford and Cecil Counties, Maryland . 1897 . 441 . . 2023-10-18.
  2. News: Death of Thomas Hope . 1876-08-04 . . 2 . . 2023-03-19.
  3. News: Death of a Venerable Marylander . 1876-08-04 . . 4 . . 2023-03-19.
  4. Web site: Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County (1790-1974) . Maryland Manual On-Line . . 1999-04-30 . 2023-03-19.
  5. News: Accident to Mr. Thomas Hope . 1876-04-28 . . 2 . . 2023-03-19.