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.