John Addison Thomas

John Addison Thomas
3rd United States Assistant Secretary of State
In office
November 1, 1855 – April 3, 1857
PresidentFranklin Pierce
James Buchanan
Preceded byWilliam Hunter
Succeeded byJohn Appleton
Personal details
Born(1810-05-28)May 28, 1810
Cabarrus County, North Carolina, U.S.
DiedMarch 26, 1858(1858-03-26) (aged 47)
Paris, France
Spouse
Catherine Ronalds
(m. 1844⁠–⁠1858)
Children4
Parent(s)Isaac Jetton Thomas
Asenath Houston
RelativesJames Houston Thomas (brother)
Alma materUnited States Military Academy

John Addison Thomas (May 28, 1810 – March 26, 1858)[1] was an American engineer and military officer who served in the United States Army, and later served as United States Assistant Secretary of State.

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