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.[1] 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.
- ^ See "George H. Earle, Sr."