Thomas Westbrook Waldron (consul)
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Thomas Westbrook Waldron (1814–1844) was a captain's clerk[3] on the Wilkes Expedition, and the first United States consul to Hong Kong.[4] His service to the U.S. consular service was honored by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during a ceremony in 2009.[5]
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Thomas W. Waldron | |
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United States Consul to Hong Kong and Macau | |
In office July 21, 1843 – September 8, 1844 | |
President | John Tyler |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Frederick Busch |
Personal details | |
Born | Thomas Westbrook Waldron (1814-05-01)May 1, 1814 United States |
Died | September 18, 1844(1844-09-18) (aged 30) Macau |
Resting place | Old Protestant Cemetery, Macau |
Parent(s) | Daniel Waldron and Olive Sheafe |
Occupation | Captain's clerk, U.S. Navy; U.S. Consul to Hong Kong, naval store keeper to the US East India Squadron[2] |
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