Thomas B. Cuming was an American military officer and politician. He served as the first Secretary of Nebraska Territory and served twice as the territory's Acting Governor, the first time following the death of Francis Burt and the second... Wikipedia
Born: December 25, 1827, Genesee County, NY
Died: March 12, 1858 (age 30 years), Omaha, NE
Party: Democratic Party
Previous offices: Acting Governor of Nebraska Territory (1857–1858) and Acting Governor of Nebraska Territory (1854–1855)
Education: University of Michigan
Appointed by: Franklin Pierce