Jacob Tome
Jacob Tome | |
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Tome in 1879 publication | |
| Member of the Maryland Senate from the Cecil County district | |
| In office 1864–1867 | |
| Preceded by | John J. Heckart |
| Succeeded by | John M. Miller |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 13, 1810 |
| Died | March 16, 1898 (aged 87) Port Deposit, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Hopewell Cemetery Port Deposit, Maryland, U.S. |
| Party | Union Republican |
| Spouses | |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | John Creswell (nephew) |
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| Known for | founder of Tome School |
Jacob Tome (August 13, 1810 – March 16, 1898) was an American banker, philanthropist, and politician who died as one of the richest men in the United States. He was the first millionaire of Cecil County, Maryland, and an accomplished philanthropist, giving money to colleges, churches, and schools, including establishing the Tome School.