Theodore M. Pomeroy

Theodore Medad Pomeroy
26th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
In office March 3, 1869 – March 4, 1869
Preceded by	Schuyler Colfax
Succeeded by	James G. Blaine
Leader of the House Republican Conference
In office March 3, 1869 – March 3, 1869
Preceded by	Schuyler Colfax
Succeeded by	James G. Blaine
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York
In office March 4, 1861 – March 3, 1869
Preceded by	Martin Butterfield
Succeeded by	George W. Cowles
Constituency	25th district (1861–1863) 24th district (1863–1869)
Member of the New York State Senate from the 25th district
In office January 1, 1878 – December 31, 1879
Preceded by	William B. Woodin
Succeeded by	Dennis McCarthy
Personal details
Born	December 31, 1824 Cayuga, New York, U.S.
Died	March 23, 1905 (aged 80) Auburn, New York, U.S.
Political party	Whig, Republican
Spouse	Elizabeth Leitch Watson
Children	5
Education	Monroe Academy
Alma mater	Hamilton College
Profession	Attorney

Theodore Medad Pomeroy (December 31, 1824 – March 23, 1905) was an American businessman and politician from New York who served as the 26th speaker of the United States House of Representatives for one day, from March 3, 1869, to March 4, 1869, the shortest American speakership term. He represented New York's 24th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1861 to 1869. He also served as the mayor of Auburn, New York, from 1875 to 1876, and in the New York State Senate from 1878 to 1879.^[1]