Thomas Merrill Ferrell (June 20, 1844 – October 20, 1916) was an American Democratic Party politician who represented New Jersey's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives for one term from 1883 to 1885.

Born in Glassboro, New Jersey, Ferrell attended the common schools and completed an academic course.

[1] Ferrell was elected a member of the Glassboro township committee in 1872 and 1873.

[1] When President Grover Cleveland was in office, Ferrell was appointed collector of internal revenue for the district.

[1] He died in Glassboro, New Jersey, October 20, 1916, and was interred in Methodist Episcopal Cemetery.