William M. Whiteford (c. 1869 – August 3, 1936) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County from 1896 to 1900.

William M. Whiteford
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the Harford County district
In office
1896–1900
Personal details
Bornc. 1869
Died(1936-08-03)August 3, 1936
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Resting placePittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Children6
RelativesSamuel M. Whiteford (grandfather)
Alma materEaton & Burnett's Business College

Early life

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William M. Whiteford was born around 1869 to Mollie (née Gladden) and James R. Whiteford.[1][2] His grandfather was Samuel M. Whiteford, a state delegate.[3] He graduated from Eaton & Burnett's Business College in Baltimore.[1]

Career

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Whiteford worked in the insurance and fertilizer industry in Cambria.[1]

Whiteford was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County from 1896 to 1900.[4]

Whiteford moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, around 1906 and worked in real estate and insurance.[2][5]

Personal life

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Whiteford married. They had two sons and four daughters.[2][5]

Whiteford died on August 3, 1936, in Pittsburgh. He was buried in Pittsburgh.[2][5]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "The Maryland Manual, 1897–8" (PDF). Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. 1898. pp. 56–57. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d "Former Resident of Delta-Cardiff Area Dies in Pittsburgh". The Gazette and Daily. August 7, 1936. p. 20. Retrieved March 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com. 
  3. ^ "Death of Samuel M. Whiteford". The Aegis and Intelligencer. March 8, 1889. p. 2. Retrieved March 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com. 
  4. ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  5. ^ a b c "William M. Whiteford". Delta Herald-Times. August 6, 1936. p. 4. Retrieved March 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.