Thomas Hope

Thomas Hope Jr. (September 20, 1784 – August 2, 1876) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, in 1824, from 1826 to 1829, in 1832, from 1838 to 1841 and from 1852 to 1853.

Early life Thomas Hope Jr. was born on September 20, 1784, in Harford County, Maryland, to Thomas Hope. His great-grandfather was known for his service in the Battle of the Boyne.

Career Hope served with John Streett's regiment in the War of 1812. He was a member of Captain Joseph Jenkins's company. He was a presidential elector for president Andrew Jackson and was a member of the "Glorious Nineteen", a number of electors that challenged members of the Whig Party and advocated that state senators should be elected by the people. Hope died on August 2, 1876, at his home near Taylor, Maryland. He was buried at the Bethel Presbyterian Church cemetery.