Thomas H. Conover was a United States Navy officer born in New Jersey in 1794. He entered the Navy as a midshipman January 1, 1812 and during his fifty-three years of service to the Navy would serve aboard the Essex, Guerriere, John Adams and was Captain of the USS Cumberland during her service with the African Squadron. He was one of the first officers to be promoted to the rank of Commodore on July 16, 1862. Conover died on September 25, 1864.

Thomas H. Conover
Born	1794 New Jersey
Died	September 25, 1864 (aged c70)
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Navy
Rank	Commodore
Unit	African Squadron
Commands held	USS Cumberland