J. C. Thom

1835–1898 (age 63)

businessman

Biography

John C. Thom built a reputation as a careful steward of commerce in Chestnut Hill and beyond, guiding the enterprises he led with a quiet integrity that earned him the trust of colleagues and townspeople alike.

He believed prosperity should be shared, and his steady support for local charities and civic improvements left a lasting impression on the community he called home.