Thomas Wade | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1720 possibly Craven County, North Carolina |
| Died | 1786 |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | North Carolina militia |
| Years of service | 1775-1783 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Commands | Minuteman_battalions |Salisbury District Minutemen (1775), Anson County Regiment (1776–1783) |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Brier Creek |
| Spouse(s) | Jane Boggan (1743) |
| Children | Holden, Capt Thomas Wade, Capt George Wade, Mary, and Sarah |
Thomas Wade (1720–1786) was a merchant, commander of the Anson County Regiment of North Carolina militia during the American Revolution, and senator from Anson County in the North Carolina Provincial Congress and General Assembly. Wadesboro, North Carolina was named for him.[1][2]