Thomas Savage (major)
Thomas Savage | |
|---|---|
| Speaker of the Massachusetts General Court | |
| In office 1659–1660 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Russell |
| Succeeded by | William Hathorne |
| Speaker of the Massachusetts General Court | |
| In office 1671 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Clarke |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Clarke |
| Speaker of the Massachusetts General Court | |
| In office 1677–1678 | |
| Preceded by | Peter Buckley |
| Succeeded by | Richard Waldron |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1607 Taunton, Somerset |
| Died | February 14, 1682 (aged 74–75) Boston, Massachusetts |
| Spouse(s) | Faith Hutchinson (m. 1637) Mary Symmes (m. 1652) |
| Children | 16 |
| Occupation | Military officer, politician, merchant |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Massachusetts Bay Colony |
| Branch/service | Massachusetts Militia |
| Rank | Major |
| Battles/wars | King 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.