Thomas Vincent Welch
 Thomas Vincent Welch (October 1 1850 – October 20 1903) was a New York State Assemblyman and served as the first Superintendent of the New York State Reservation at Niagara holding the post for 18 years. As a member of the New York State Assembly Welch was a key player in the efforts to acquire the lands adjoining Niagara Falls and to make them free for all to view.Niagara Falls New York was not always as we know it today.