John Renshaw Thomson

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John Renshaw Thomson
United States Senator from New Jersey
In office March 4, 1853 – September 12, 1862
Preceded by	Robert F. Stockton
Succeeded by	Richard S. Field
Personal details
Born	(1800-09-25)September 25, 1800 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	September 12, 1862(1862-09-12) (aged 61) Princeton, New Jersey, U.S.
Resting place	Princeton Cemetery, Princeton, New Jersey
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Annis Stockton (m. 1825-1842, her death) Josephine A. Ward (m. 1845-1862, his death)
Relations	Richard Stockton (father-in-law) Robert F. Stockton (brother-in-law) Aaron Ward (father-in-law)
Education	Princeton University (attended)
Occupation	Businessman

John Renshaw Thomson (September 25, 1800 – September 12, 1862) was an American merchant who worked in the China Trade and supported emerging industries in New Jersey through his positions on a regional canal company and the Philadelphia and Trenton Railroad. He was elected as a United States Senator, serving from 1853 to his death in 1862.