Thomas Clarke Theaker was an American politician who served one term as U.S. Congressman from 1859 to 1861. He also served as commissioner of the United States Patent Office from 1865 to 1868. Wikipedia
Born: February 4, 1812, York, PA
Died: July 16, 1883 (age 71 years), Oakland, MD
Party: Republican Party
Previous offices: U.S. Commissioner of Patents (1865–1868) and Representative (1859–1861)