Thomas Forrest | |
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| Member of United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 1st congressional district | |
| In office March 4, 1819 – March 4, 1823 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1747 Philadelphia, Province of Pennsylvania, British America |
| Died | March 20, 1825 (aged 77–78) Germantown, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Federalist Party |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Continental Army Artillery |
| Years of service | 1776–1781 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War |
Thomas Forrest (1747 – March 20, 1825) was an American politician. He was member of the 16th Session of the United States Congress, and first chairman of the United States House Committee on Agriculture. He fought in the Continental Army as an artillery officer during the American Revolutionary War.