Joseph Pembroke Thom

Joseph Pembroke Thom (March 13, 1828 – August 21, 1899) was an American military officer and politician. He served in the United States Navy during the Mexican–American War and served in the American Civil War with the Confederate States Army. He served in the Maryland House of Delegates and as Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates in 1884.

Early life Joseph Pembroke Thom was born on March 13, 1828, at his family's "Berry Hill" estate in Culpeper County, Virginia, to Abby de Hart (née Mayo) and Colonel John Watson Triplett Thom. Thom was taught skills at the estate and attended a log schoolhouse. He was the great-great grandson of William Mayo.

Career Military career Thom traveled to Washington, D.C. and appealed to President Polk to restore his commission. The President commissioned him second lieutenant under Captain William B. Taliferro. In 1897, Thom ran for the second district in the Maryland Senate, but lost to Lewis Putzel.

Personal life Thom married Ella Lea Wright on October 11, 1857. They had two sons, William H. DeCourcy and Pembroke Lea. His wife died in 1861. Towards the end of his life, Thom lived at 828 Park Avenue in Baltimore. He was a vestryman of the Christ Protestant Episcopal Church in Baltimore.