Thomas Elder (lawyer)
Thomas Elder | |
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| Pennsylvania Attorney General | |
| In office December 20, 1820 – December 18, 1823 | |
| Governor | Joseph Hiester |
| Preceded by | Thomas Sergeant |
| Succeeded by | Frederick Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 30, 1767 Paxton Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania |
| Died | April 29, 1853 (aged 86) Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
| Resting place | Harrisburg Cemetery |
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| Children | 1,3 (survived to adulthood) |
Thomas Elder (January 30, 1767 – April 29, 1853) was a Pennsylvania lawyer and Harrisburg businessman. He served one term as state Attorney General.
His residence after 1835 was the former mansion of the Harris family. It is currently known as the Simon Cameron House and is a National Historic Landmark.