Thomas Caruthers (c. 1818–1867), also spelled as Thomas Carothers, was an American politician who served in the Texas House of Representatives for the counties of Grimes, Montgomery and Walker, for the period 1847–1849. His committee assignments were Claims and Accounts, County Boundaries, Jury Fund and Post Routes[1]

Born in Pennsylvania, his parents were Tom and Elizabeth. His income was derived from his business of cattle and farming. Prior to serving in the state legislature, he was a local justice of the peace. During the Civil War, Caruthers was in charge of the Huntsville state prison.[2] He was a cousin to Sam Houston and named as one of the executors responsible for compiling the inventory of Houston's estate.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Thomas Caruthers". Legislative Reference Library of Texas. State of Texas. Retrieved April 19, 2016.
  2. ^ Eckel, Jennifer. "Thomas Carothers". Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved April 19, 2016.
  3. ^ "Text of Sam Houston's Will". Travis County Clerk's Office. Archived from the original on April 15, 2016. Retrieved April 19, 2016.
Texas House of Representatives Preceded byUnknown Member of the Texas House of Representativesfrom District Grimes, Montgomery, Walker  1847–1849 Succeeded byUnknown


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