Background
Pettit, Thomas Mckean was born on December 26, 1797 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Andrew and Elizabeth (McKean) Pettit.
Pettit, Thomas Mckean was born on December 26, 1797 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Andrew and Elizabeth (McKean) Pettit.
Graduated from the University Pennsylvania, 1815. Studied law under Jared Ingersoll, Philadelphia.
Admitted to Pennsylvania bar, 1818, began practice of law, Philadelphia. Secretary Philadelphia Board of Public Education, 1819, 21. City solicitor, 1820-1823.
Deputy attorney general Pennsylvania, 1824-1830.
Member Pennsylvania House of Representatives, 1830. Member Philosophy. Select Council, 1831.
Associate judge Pennsylvania District Court for City and County of Philadelphia, 1833-1835, presiding judge, 1835-1845. Member board visitors United States Military Academy, 1839.
United States district attorney for Eastern Pennsylvania District, 1845-1849.
Superintendent United States Mint at Philadelphia, March-May, 1853. Member History Society of Pennsylvania
Member Pennsylvania House of Representatives, 1830. Member Philosophy. Select Council, 1831. Member board visitors United States Military Academy, 1839.
Member History Society of Pennsylvania
Married Sarah Barry Dale, February 7, 1828, 7 children.