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Thomas H. Herring
American politician (1812–1874)
Thomas Hughes Herring (August 7, 1812 – July 1, 1874) was an American politician who served in the New Jersey Senate from 1857 to 1859.[1] He served as President of the Senate in 1859.
Born in Albany, New York to Thomas and Lucy (Olds) Herring, he graduated from The Albany Academy.[2] Herring went to work as a clerk at Conkling & Herring, the firm of his brother and brother-in-law. At age 21, he was made a partner in the firm.[3] In 1841, Herring retired from the business, but remained active in investing. He became the largest stockholder in the Northern Railroad of New Jersey, serving as its president from 1859 to 1869.[2]
Herring was a resident of Ridgefield, New Jersey.[4]