Thomas Savage (major)

For the unrelated older colonist, see Thomas Savage (Virginia interpreter).
Thomas Savage
Portrait by Thomas Smith, 1679
Speaker of the Massachusetts General Court
In office
1659–1660
Preceded byRichard Russell
Succeeded byWilliam Hathorne
Speaker of the Massachusetts General Court
In office
1671
Preceded byThomas Clarke
Succeeded byThomas Clarke
Speaker of the Massachusetts General Court
In office
1677–1678
Preceded byPeter Buckley
Succeeded byRichard Waldron
Personal details
Bornc. 1607
Taunton, Somerset
DiedFebruary 14, 1682
(aged 74–75)
Boston, Massachusetts
Spouse(s)Faith Hutchinson (m. 1637)
Mary Symmes (m. 1652)
Children16
OccupationMilitary officer, politician, merchant
Military service
AllegianceMassachusetts
Branch/serviceMassachusetts Militia
RankMajor
Battles/warsKing Philip's War

Major Thomas Savage (c. 1607 – February 14, 1682) was an English-born merchant, military officer and politician who thrice served as the speaker of the Massachusetts General Court.

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