Thomas Hitchcock (politician)

Thomas J. Hitchcock (born May 14, 1864) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1904 to 1905.

Thomas J. Hitchcock
In office
1904–1905
Succeeded byEdmund L. Oldfield
ConstituencyHarford County
Personal details
Born(1864-05-14)May 14, 1864
Upper Cross Roads, Harford County, Maryland, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Occupation
  • Politician
  • farmer
  • merchant

Early life edit

Thomas J. Hitchcock was born on May 14, 1864, at Upper Cross Roads in Harford County, Maryland, to Mary E. Hitchcock. He attended public schools in the county.[1][2]

Career edit

Hitchcock worked as a farmer and merchant.[1]

Hitchcock was a Democrat. Hitchcock served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1904 to 1905.[3] He was defeated in the 1905 election by Edmund L. Oldfield.[4]

References edit

  1. ^ a b Sketches of Members of House of Delegates (PDF). Maryland State Archives. p. 269. Retrieved January 16, 2023 – via Maryland Manual On-Line.
  2. ^ "Mrs. Mary E. Hitchcock". The Aegis. December 20, 1918. p. 3. Retrieved January 16, 2023 – via Newspapers.com. 
  3. ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
  4. ^ "Candidates". The Aegis and Intelligencer. September 15, 1905. p. 3. Retrieved January 16, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.