Thomas Claiborne (May 17, 1780 – January 7, 1856) was a son of Thomas Claiborne (1749-1812) and brother of John Claiborne. He was a Representative from Tennessee; born near Petersburg, Brunswick County, Virginia, May 17, 1780; attended the common schools in Virginia; served as major on the staff of Gen. Andrew Jackson in the Creek War. He studied law and was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1807. Most Worshipful Grand Master of Tennessee from 1813-1814. Member of Tennessee House of Representatives 1811-1812, presiding as Speaker during the latter session. Member of Congress from the Nashville District, was elected as a Republican to the Fifteenth Congress (March 4, 1817-March 3, 1819); served as Mayor of Nashville in 1818; He represented Hiram Lodge No. 7 and Cumberland Lodge No. 8 (F&AM) at the formation of the Grand Lodge of Tennessee on December 27, 1813; resumed the practice of law in Nashville, where he died January 7, 1856; interment in Nashville City Cemetery.