About Thomas Coleman
Lived 1808 – 1894 (aged 86). Thomas Coleman was an American banker and politician.
Thomas Coleman (June 16, 1808 – August 29, 1894) was an American merchant, banker and politician from New York.
Life He was born on June 16, 1808, in Barnstable, Massachusetts, the son of Nathaniel Coleman (c.1781–1848).
He entered politics as a National Republican, became a Whig in 1834, then joined the Know Nothings, and later became a Republican. In 1857, he was elected as Alderman (3rd Ward) of Troy, and was re-elected for many terms.
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Who was Thomas Coleman?
American politician (1808–1894)
When was Thomas Coleman born?
Thomas Coleman was born on 16 June 1808 in Barnstable.
When did Thomas Coleman die?
Thomas Coleman died on 29 August 1894 in Troy.
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Thomas Coleman was a banker and politician.
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Thomas Coleman was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Thomas Coleman (New York politician)
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