Thomas M. Foote
| Thomas M. Foote | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 9, 1808 |
| Died | February 20, 1858 |
| Education |
Hamilton College College of Physicians and Surgeons |
| Occupation | Diplomat, newspaper editor |
| Spouse(s) | Margaret (St. John) Foote |
Thomas Moses Foote (August 9, 1808 – February 20, 1858) was an American diplomat and newspaper editor.
Biography
Early life
Thomas Moses Foote was born on August 9, 1808. He graduated from Hamilton College in 1825. He went on to study medicine at the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Fairfield, New York.
Career
He practised medicine. Later, he switched his career to journalism. He was editor of the Albany State Register and the Buffalo Commercial Advertiser.[1][2]
From January 5 to October 15, 1850, he served as U.S. Chargé to New Granada. Appointed by President Millard Fillmore on September 16, 1852, he served as U.S. Chargé to the Austrian Empire from December 14, 1852 to June 25, 1853.[3]
Personal life
He was married Aug. 10, 1836 to Margaret St. John of Buffalo.[4] Two days after their return to New York City on Collins Line steamship Baltic, his wife died at the age of 33, reportedly having been in feeble health for some time.[5]
Death
He died in Buffalo on February 20, 1858 after an illness of five days.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Death of Hon. Thomas M. Foote.". The New York Times. 1858-02-23. Retrieved 2009-01-01.
- ↑ The Second Jackson Administration at Google Books, p. 147
- ↑ "FORMER U.S. AMBASSADORS TO AUSTRIA". U.S. Embassy in Vienna. Retrieved 2009-01-01.
- ↑ National Cyclopedia of American Biography, vol. 7, p. 533.
- ↑ "Recent Deaths.". The New York Times. 1853-07-01. Retrieved 2009-01-09.
| Diplomatic posts | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Benjamin A. Bidlack |
U.S. Chargé to New Granada 1850 |
Succeeded by Yelverton P. King |
| Preceded by Charles J. McCurdy |
U.S. Chargé to the Austrian Empire 1852–1853 |
Succeeded by Henry R. Jackson |