Thomas H. Herring | |
|---|---|
| President of theNew Jersey Senate | |
| In office 1859 | |
| Preceded by | Henry V. Speer |
| Succeeded by | Charles L. C. Gifford |
| Member of theNew Jersey Senate | |
| In office 1857–1859 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Thomas Hughes Herring (1812-08-07)August 7, 1812 Albany, New York, U.S. |
| Died | July 1, 1874(1874-07-01) (aged 61) |
| Parent(s) | Thomas Herring Lucy Olds |
| Residence(s) | Ridgefield, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Alma mater | The Albany Academy |
| Profession | Politician |
Thomas Hughes Herring (August 7, 1812 – July 1, 1874) was an American politician who served in theNew Jersey Senate from 1857 to 1859.[1] He served as President of the Senate in 1859.
Born inAlbany, New York to Thomas and Lucy (Olds) Herring, he graduated fromThe Albany Academy.[2] Herring went to work as a clerk at Conkling & Herring, the firm of his brother and brother-in-law. At age 21, he was made a partner in the firm.[3] In 1841, Herring retired from the business, but remained active in investing. He became the largest stockholder in theNorthern Railroad of New Jersey, serving as its president from 1859 to 1869.[2]
Herring was a resident ofRidgefield, New Jersey.[4]
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