Thomas T. Flagler

Thomas Thorn Flagler (October 12, 1811 – September 6, 1897) was an American businessman and politician from New York. Originally a Whig, then a member of the Republican Party, Flagler served as a member of the New York State Assembly from 1842 to 1843, and as treasurer of Niagara County from 1849 to 1852. He served in the United States House of Representatives from 1853 to 1857. In 1860, Flagler served again in the state Assembly.

Early life Thomas T. Flagler was born in Pleasant Valley, New York on October 12, 1811, the son of Abraham Flagler and Sarah (Thorn) Flagler. He was raised and educated in Ulysses and began working at age 11 when he was hired by a local tannery to chop hemlock bark used for processing leather. In 1842, he became the owner and operator of a retail hardware business, which he managed in conjunction with various partners until 1869. Flagler served from March 4, 1853 to March 3, 1857.

Flagler died in Lockport on September 6, 1897. He was buried at Glenwood Cemetery in Lockport.