Thomas W. Cumming

Thomas W. Cumming
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 2nd district
In office March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1855
Preceded by	Obadiah Bowne
Succeeded by	James S. T. Stranahan
Personal details
Born	Thomas William Cumming c. 1814 (2026-03-01UTC15:14) Frederick, Maryland, US
Died	October 13, 1855 (aged 41) Brooklyn, New York, US
Resting place	Green-Wood Cemetery
Party	Democratic Party
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Navy
Years of service	May 19, 1832–February 23, 1841
Rank	Midshipman

Thomas William Cumming (c. 1814 – October 13, 1855) was an American businessman and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1853 to 1855.

Early life

Born in about 1814 in Frederick, Maryland, Cumming moved to Georgia.

Military

He was appointed a midshipman in the United States Navy on May 19, 1832. He was promoted to passed midshipman on June 23, 1838, and served until February 23, 1841, when he resigned. While in the Navy he was a member of the Wilkes Expedition in 1838.

Pharmacy

He moved to Brooklyn, New York. He became a druggist and importer of drugs in New York City and subsequently engaged in mercantile pursuits in Brooklyn, New York from 1843 to 1853.

Tenure in Congress

Cumming was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-third Congress (March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1855).

Death

He died in Brooklyn, New York on October 13, 1855, at the age of 41, suffering from an organic brain syndrome. He was interred in Green-Wood Cemetery.

References

 This article incorporates public domain material from Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Federal government of the United States.

• United States Congress. "Thomas W. Cumming (id: C000981)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.