Thomas Wade (North Carolina politician)

Thomas Wade
Born1720 (1720)
possibly Craven County, North Carolina
Died1786 (aged 65–66)
AllegianceUnited States of America
BranchNorth Carolina militia
Service years1775-1783
RankColonel
CommandsMinuteman_battalions |Salisbury District Minutemen (1775), Anson County Regiment (1776–1783)
ConflictsBattle of Brier Creek
SpouseJane Boggan (1743)
ChildrenHolden, Capt Thomas Wade, Capt George Wade, Mary, and Sarah

Thomas Wade (1720–1786) was a merchant, commander of the Anson County Regiment of North Carolina militia during the American Revolution, and senator from Anson County in the North Carolina Provincial Congress and General Assembly. Wadesboro, North Carolina was named for him.

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