Jacob Tome was an American banker, philanthropist, and politician who died as one of the richest men in the United States. He was the first millionaire of Cecil County, Maryland, and an accomplished philanthropist, giving money to colleges,... Wikipedia
Born: August 13, 1810, York County, PA
Died: March 16, 1898 (age 87 years), Port Deposit, MD
Spouse: Evalyn France (m. 1884–1898)
Organization founded: Tome School
Party: National Union Party
Previous office: Maryland State Senator (1864–1867)