Pembroke Lea Thom (died July 3, 1901) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing

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in 1886.

Early life and family

Pembroke Lea Thom was the son of Ella Lea (née Wright) and Joseph Pembroke Thom. He was the grandson of

John Watson Triplett Thom John Watson Triplett Thom (November 11, 1769 – May 22, 1855) was an American slave owner, planter and politician. He served in the Virginia Senate in 1815 and two terms in the Virginia House of Delegates. Early life John Watson Triplett Thom ...

, great-grandson of Maryland Governor Robert Wright and great-great-great-grandson of William Mayo. He attended Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Virginia, in 1874–1875.

Career

Thom was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing

in 1886. He succeeded his father in office and helped pass a bill to establish a state hospital for children. He served as aide-de-camp of Governor Henry Lloyd up until January 11, 1888.

Personal life

Thom married Mary Isabel Rieman and had two children. Thom died on July 3, 1901, aged 41, at his home at 204 West Lanvale Street in Baltimore.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Thom, Pembroke Lea Year of birth uncertain 1901 deaths Politicians from Baltimore Democratic Party members of the Maryland House of Delegates 19th-century American legislators 19th-century Maryland politicians