Simeon Spicer (c. 1836 – March 6, 1908) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1867.
Simeon Spicer | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Harford County district | |
| In office 1867–1867 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1836 Harford County, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | (aged 72) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Fallston, Maryland, U.S. |
| Spouse | Adelaide Guyton |
| Children | 3 |
| Occupation | Politician |
Early life edit
Simeon Spicer was born in Harford County, Maryland, to Eliza and Abraham Spicer.[1]
Career edit
Spicer served in the 7th Maryland Infantry Regiment of the Union Army in the Civil War.[2] He reached the rank of captain.[1]
Spicer served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1867.[3]
Spicer worked as an inspector at the Baltimore Customs House for 23 years.[1]
Personal life edit
Spicer married Adelaide Guyton. They had two daughters and one son, Esther, Arabelle and R. Barclay.[2] Spicer was an elder in the Park Avenue Meeting House of Friends.[2]
Spicer died of pneumonia on March 6, 1908, at the age of 72, at his home at 2004 Park Avenue in Baltimore. He was buried in Fallston.[1][2]
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Spicer". The Union. March 14, 1908. p. 3. Retrieved March 12, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d "Capt. Simeon Spicer Dead". The Baltimore Sun. March 7, 1908. p. 7. Retrieved March 12, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
