Thomas Maxwell (February 16, 1792 – November 4, 1864) was an attorney and politician, serving for one term from 1829 to 1831 as a U.S. Representative from New York, as well as in county and state offices.

Thomas Maxwell was born on February 16, 1792, at Tioga Point (now Athens), Bradford County, Pennsylvania.

[1] During the War of 1812, Guy Maxwell was appointed quartermaster of a regiment of Cavalry attached to the brigade of General Vincent Mathews.

About 1845 Maxwell moved his family to Geneva, New York, upon his appointment as deputy clerk of the State supreme court.

She was given many mementos, such as a necklace made of 79 little silver brooches, which had been worn by Red Jacket; and also his Masonic pin.