Thomas B. Cuming
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Thomas B. Cuming (b. Dec. 25, 1827, d. March 23rd, 1858) was a Nebraska democratic politician best known for being the 2nd and 4th governor of the Nebraska Territory. Born in New York, Cuming attended the University of Michigan and served in the Mexican-American War. He was the secretary of the Nebraska Territory from 1854 to 1858. He took over for Francis Burt as Governor of the Nebraska Territory at the age of 25 when governor Burt died shortly after taking the oath of office. Cuming's decision to open the territorial legislature at Omaha and his residence in neighboring Council Bluffs resulted in much hostility in Nebraska City and Plattsmouth. He again became governor in 1857 only to die in office on March 23rd, 1858 during a trip to Omaha. Cuming Street in Omaha and Cuming County, Nebraska were named in his honor.
| Preceded by: Francis Burt |
Governors of Nebraska Territory October 18th, 1854 – 1855 |
Succeeded by: Mark Whitaker Izard |
| Preceded by: Mark Whitaker Izard |
Governors of Nebraska Territory 1857 – March 23rd, 1858 |
Succeeded by: William A. Richardson |
[edit] References
- The Political Graveyard. Cuming, Thomas B.. Retrieved on January 9, 2006.
- Find a Grave. Cuming, Thomas B.. Retrieved on January 9, 2006.
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