John Thomson Mason (1787–1850)

John Thomson Mason
Born
John Thomson Mason

(1787-01-08)January 8, 1787
DiedApril 17, 1850(1850-04-17) (aged 63)
Tremont House, Galveston, Texas
NationalityAmerican
Alma materCollege of William and Mary
Occupation(s)lawyer, United States marshal, Secretary of Michigan Territory, land agent
Spouses
  • Elizabeth Baker Moir
  • Frances Magruder
ChildrenAt least 11, including Stevens T. Mason
Parent(s)Stevens Thomson Mason
Mary Elizabeth Armistead
Relativesgrandnephew of George Mason IV

John Thomson Mason (January 8, 1787 April 17, 1850) was an American lawyer, United States marshal, Secretary of Michigan Territory from 1830 through 1831, land agent, and an important figure in the Texas Revolution.