Thomas N. McCarter
Thomas N. McCarter | |
|---|---|
| 23rd Attorney General of New Jersey | |
| In office 1902–1903 | |
| Governor | Franklin Murphy |
| Preceded by | Samuel H. Grey |
| Succeeded by | Robert H. McCarter |
| Member of the New Jersey Senate from Essex County | |
| In office 1900–1902 | |
| Preceded by | George W. Ketcham |
| Succeeded by | J. Henry Bacheller |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 20, 1867 Newark, New Jersey |
| Died | October 23, 1955 (aged 88) Rumson, New Jersey |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Newark Academy Pingry School |
| Alma mater | Princeton University Columbia Law School |
Thomas Nesbitt McCarter (October 20, 1867 – October 23, 1955) was an American lawyer who served as the Attorney General of New Jersey from 1902 until 1903, resigning to organize the Public Service Corporation of New Jersey. He served as its president for 36 years, as it became one of the biggest public utilities companies in the United States.