Samuel M. Whiteford (May 1809 – March 2, 1889) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1867.
Samuel M. Whiteford | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Harford County district | |
| In office 1867–1867 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 1809 |
| Died | March 2, 1889 (aged 79) near Pylesville, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Slate Presbyterian Church Cemetery |
| Political party | Whig Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Miss Ramsay Sarah Jean Heaps |
| Children | 10 |
| Relatives | William M. Whiteford (grandson) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Early life edit
Samuel M. Whiteford was born in May 1809.[1]
Career edit
In 1850, Whiteford was elected as a Whig as county commissioner of Harford County.[2]
After the war, Whiteford became a Democrat.[2] He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1867.[3] He then served as register of voters for twelve years.[2]
Whiteford was a slave owner.[4]
Personal life edit
Whiteford married Miss Ramsay, daughter of Colonel James Ramsay.[5] They had seven children, William E., James R, Henry Clay, Samuel J., Mrs. William H. Wilson, Rebecca and Sallie A. His daughter Sallie married Robert S. Parke.[2][5][6][7] Whiteford married Sarah Jean Heaps, daughter of John Heaps. They had three sons, including Robert Morgan, Nelson and Elmer C.[5][8] His grandson was William M. Whiteford, son of James R. Whiteford.[9][10]
Whiteford was a member of the Slate Presbyterian Church. Whiteford died on March 2 (or 3[5]), 1889, at his home near Pylesville. He was buried at Slate Presbyterian Church Cemetery.[2][5]
References edit
- ^ "Celebrating A Birthday". The Aegis and Intelligencer. May 29, 1885. p. 2. Retrieved March 12, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d e "Death of Samuel M. Whiteford". The Baltimore Sun. March 4, 1889. p. 5. Retrieved March 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
- ^ "Charlotte Hall". Delta Herald-Times. April 17, 1885. p. 3. Retrieved March 12, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d e "Death of Samuel M. Whiteford". The Aegis and Intelligencer. March 8, 1889. p. 2. Retrieved March 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Death of Mrs. Robert S. Parke". The Delta Herald. August 19, 1887. p. 6. Retrieved March 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Democratic State Convention". The Aegis and Intelligencer. May 18, 1888. p. 2. Retrieved March 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Will of the Late Samuel M. Whiteford". The Aegis and Intelligencer. March 8, 1889. p. 2. Retrieved March 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "The Maryland Manual, 1897–8" (PDF). Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. 1898. pp. 56–57. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
- ^ "James R. Whiteford". The Aegis and Intelligencer. June 8, 1906. p. 3. Retrieved March 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
