Thomas Howe Scanlan

Thomas Howe Scanlan
Thomas Howe Scanlan
24th Mayor of Houston
In office
1870–1873
Preceded byJoseph Robert Morris
Succeeded byJames T. D. Wilson
Houston Alderman, Third Ward
In office
1868–1869
Houston Postmaster General
In office
1875–1879
Personal details
Born(1832-11-10)November 10, 1832
Castle Mahon, Limerick County, Ireland
DiedJuly 9, 1906(1906-07-09) (aged 73)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Resting placeGlenwood Cemetery, Houston, Texas, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseHarmena Ebert
Residence(s)Houston, Texas

Thomas Howe Scanlan (November 10, 1832 – July 9, 1906) was a mayor of Houston, Texas. He supported the Union during Reconstruction, and was installed as an alderman and mayor during that period. As well as investing in real estate, he owned stakes in local companies, including rail transportation and utilities.