John L. Linthicum (March 1838 – August 23, 1906) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Frederick County in 1867.

John L. Linthicum
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the Frederick County district
In office
1867–1867
Preceded byDavid Agnew, Upton Buhrman, Samuel Keefer, David J. Markey, David Rinehart, Thomas A. Smith
Succeeded byEphraim Albaugh, Noah Bowlus, Joseph Byers, R. P. T. Dutrow, Thomas G. Maynard, Charles F. Wenner
Personal details
BornMarch 1838
Middletown, Maryland, U.S.
DiedAugust 23, 1906(1906-08-23) (aged 68)
Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Political partyUnconditional Union Party
Republican
SpouseMargaret
Occupation
  • Politician
  • businessman

Biography edit

John L. Linthicum was born in March 1838, in Middletown, Maryland.[1]

Linthicum worked with his brothers in the iron business in Middletown.[1] He was a member of the Unconditional Union Party and later the Republican Party. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Frederick County in 1867.[1][2][3]

Linthicum moved to Baltimore and worked as deputy appraiser in the Baltimore customs house. He was removed from the role when President Grover Cleveland was elected.[1]

Linthicum married Margaret.[4] Later in life, he lived at 14 East Madison Street in Baltimore.[1] He died from Bright's disease on August 23, 1906, at Haddon Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e f "John L. Linthicum". The Baltimore Sun. August 24, 1906. p. 7. Retrieved March 11, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. 
  2. ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Frederick County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. January 4, 2010. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
  3. ^ "Hon. Upton Buhrman..." Baltimore County Union. September 22, 1866. p. 2. Retrieved March 17, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. 
  4. ^ "Linthicum". The Baltimore Sun. August 24, 1906. p. 4. Retrieved March 11, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.