Thomas B. Cuming

Thomas Barney Cuming
Acting Governor of Nebraska Territory
In office October 18, 1854 – February 23, 1855
Appointed by	Franklin Pierce
Preceded by	Francis Burt as Territorial Governor
Succeeded by	Mark W. Izard as Territorial Governor
In office October 25, 1857 – January 12, 1858
Appointed by	James Buchanan
Preceded by	Mark W. Izard as Territorial Governor
Succeeded by	William Alexander Richardson as Territorial Governor
Personal details
Born	(1827-12-25)December 25, 1827 Genesee County, New York
Died	March 12, 1858(1858-03-12) (aged 30) Omaha, Nebraska Territory
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Margaret C. Murphy
Alma mater	University of Michigan

Thomas B. Cuming (December 25, 1827 – March 12, 1858) was an American military officer and politician. He served as the first Secretary of Nebraska Territory and served twice as the territory's Acting Governor, the first time following the death of Francis Burt and the second following the resignation of Mark W. Izard.