About Thomas H. Herring
Lived 1812 – 1874 (aged 61). Thomas H. Herring was an American manager and politician.
Thomas Hughes Herring (August 7, 1812 – July 1, 1874) was an American politician who served in the New Jersey Senate from 1857 to 1859. He served as President of the Senate in 1859.
Born in Albany, New York to Thomas and Lucy (Olds) Herring, he graduated from The Albany Academy. Herring went to work as a clerk at Conkling & Herring, the firm of his brother and brother-in-law. At age 21, he was made a partner in the firm. In 1841, Herring retired from the business, but remained active in investing. He became the largest stockholder in the Northern Railroad of New Jersey, serving as its president from 1859 to 1869.
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American politician (1812-1874)
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Thomas H. Herring was born on 7 August 1812.
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Thomas H. Herring died on 1 July 1874.
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Thomas H. Herring was a manager and politician.
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Thomas H. Herring was American.
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