Thomas Earle (American politician)
Thomas Earle | |
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| Born | April 21, 1796 Leicester, Massachusetts |
| Died | July 14, 1849 (aged 53) Willow Grove, Pennsylvania |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, lawyer, politician |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Mary Hussey (m. 1820) |
| Children | 5, including George H. Earle, Sr. |
| Father | Pliny Earle I |
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Thomas Earle (April 21, 1796 – July 14, 1849) was an American journalist, lawyer, and politician. The son of Pliny Earle, he was born in Leicester, Massachusetts, the descendant of Ralph Earle, one of the original petitioners of King Charles I to found the state of Rhode Island. His son was a Philadelphia lawyer George H. Earle, Sr. His grandson, born after his death, was noted "financial diplomat" George H. Earle, Jr. His great-grandson was George Howard Earle III, governor of Pennsylvania.