Thomas Hope (American 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.

Thomas Hope Jr.
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the Harford County district
In office
1852–1853
In office
1838–1841
In office
1832–1832
Serving with John Forwood, Henry H. Johns, Samuel Sutton
In office
1826–1829
Serving with Henry H. Johns, James Moores, Samuel Sutton, William Smithson, James Montgomery, Alexander Norris
In office
1824–1824
Serving with Abraham Jarrett, James Montgomery, Alexander Norris
Personal details
Born(1784-09-20)September 20, 1784
Harford County, Maryland, U.S.
DiedAugust 2, 1876(1876-08-02) (aged 91)
Taylor, Maryland, U.S.
Resting placeBethel Presbyterian Church cemetery
SpouseCatherine Hutchins
Children8
OccupationPolitician

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]

References

  1. Portrait and Biographical Record of Harford and Cecil Counties, Maryland. 1897. p. 441. Retrieved October 18, 2023 via Archive.org.open access
  2. "Death of Thomas Hope". The Aegis and Intelligencer. August 4, 1876. p. 2. Retrieved March 19, 2023 via Newspapers.com.open access
  3. "Death of a Venerable Marylander". The Baltimore Sun. August 4, 1876. p. 4. Retrieved March 19, 2023 via Newspapers.com.open access
  4. "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
  5. "Accident to Mr. Thomas Hope". The Aegis and Intelligencer. April 28, 1876. p. 2. Retrieved March 19, 2023 via Newspapers.com.open access
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