John Peyre Thomas Sr.
John P. Thomas Sr. South Carolina Militia | |
|---|---|
| 6th Superintendent, South Carolina Military Academy (The Citadel) | |
| In office 1882–1885 | |
| Preceded by | Major James B. White |
| Succeeded by | BGen George Doherty Johnston |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Peyre Thomas March 17, 1833 Berkeley County, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | February 11, 1912 (age 78) Columbia, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Alma mater | South Carolina Military Academy |
| Profession | Educator State legislator Historian and author |
Colonel John Peyre Thomas Sr. (March 17, 1833 – February 11, 1912) was an educator, politician and historian who served as 6th Superintendent of the South Carolina Military Academy (now The Citadel).