John Watson Triplett Thom (November 11, 1769 – May 22, 1855) was an American slave owner, planter and politician.
John Watson Triplett Thom was born on November 11, 1769, in Westmoreland County, Virginia, to Elizabeth (née Triplett) and Alexander Thom of Gloucester County, Virginia.
[1][2][3] Thom commanded a regiment of troops raised from Culpeper County for three years during the War of 1812.
[1] He was a large planter and inherited the "Berry Hill" estate in Culpeper County from his father.
[2] Thom was a vestryman of St. Stephen's Parish, a Protestant church, in Culpeper County.