James Wilson Squier (died October 16, 1940) was an American politician and lawyer from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from 1908 to 1910.
James Wilson Squier | |
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_(cropped).png) Portrait of Squier in 1913 newspaper | |
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Cecil County district | |
| In office 1908–1910 Serving with James C. McCauley and Clinton J. Yerkes | |
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| Born | Port Deposit, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | (aged 86) near Port Deposit, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | West Nottingham Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Helen Rowland |
| Relatives | Cecil Clyde Squier (brother) |
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Early life edit
James Wilson Squier was born in Port Deposit, Maryland, to John Squier. His father was a reverend and superintendent of education in Cecil County. Squier was educated at West Nottingham Academy and studied law under judge Frederick Stump.[1][2] His brother was state senator Cecil Clyde Squier.[2]
Career edit
Squier was a state's attorney of Cecil County in 1903.[1]
Squier was a Democrat. He was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County from 1908 to 1910.[3] In 1913, Squier ran for the Democratic nomination for the Maryland Senate, but lost to Byron Bouchelle.[4]
Personal life edit
Squier married Helen Rowland.[2]
Squier died on October 16, 1940, at the age of 86, at his home near Port Deposit. He was buried at West Nottingham Cemetery.[2]
References edit
- ^ a b "James Wilson Squier". The Baltimore Sun. February 8, 1913. p. 5. Retrieved June 4, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d "J. Wilson Squier". The Midland Journal. October 18, 1940. p. 8. Retrieved June 4, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Cecil County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. February 1, 2000. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
- ^ "The Primary Election Results". Cecil Whig. September 13, 1913. p. 1. Retrieved June 4, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
External links edit
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