Charlton W. Billingslea

Charlton W. Billingslea (c.1807 – January 26, 1889) was an American politician and judge from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County from 1840 to 1841.

Charlton W. Billingslea
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the Harford County district
In office
1840–1841
Personal details
Bornc.1807
Harford County, Maryland, U.S.
Died (aged 82)
Resting placeSt. Mary's Church
Emmorton, Maryland, U.S.
Political partyWhig
Democratic
Children2
Occupation
  • Politician
  • judge

Early life

Charlton W. Billingslea was born in Harford County, Maryland.[1]

Career

Billingslea was a collector of taxes.[1] Billingslea was a Whig. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County from 1840 to 1841.[2][3]

In 1845, Billingslea was appointed chief judge of the orphans' court by governor Thomas Pratt.[1] In 1851, he was elected as register of wills. He served until he was succeeded by Benedict H. Hanson after the adoption of the 1857 Maryland constitution.[1] Billingslea changed from Whig to Democrat towards the end of the Civil War. In 1870, Billingslea was appointed again as chief judge of the orphans' court by governor Oden Bowie. He was then elected in 1875, 1879 and 1883 as chief judge on the Democratic ticket. His term ended in 1887.[1]

Personal life

Billingslea had a son and a daughter, Charlton W. Jr. and Mrs. William D. Harryman.[1]

Billingslea died of heart failure on January 26, 1889, at the age of 82. He was buried at St. Mary's Church in Emmorton, Maryland.[1]

References

  1. "Obituary". The Aegis and Intelligencer. February 1, 1889. p. 2. Retrieved March 30, 2023 via Newspapers.com.open access
  2. "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  3. "Maryland Election". The Baltimore Sun. October 10, 1840. p. 4. Retrieved March 31, 2023 via Newspapers.com.open access
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