Thomas Hunter (New York politician)

Thomas Hunter (September 11, 1834 Baltimore, Maryland – March 11, 1903 Sterling, Cayuga County, New York) was an American businessman and politician from New York.

He attended the common schools, worked on a farm, and then took part in the construction of the Manassas Gap Railroad.

From 1857 to 1860, he engaged in the milling business in Sterling Valley.

After the war he engaged in the lumber business, and then became a railroad contractor.

He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Cayuga Co., 1st D.) in 1881 and 1882.