Charles D. Bouldin

Charles D. Bouldin (c.1796 – September 26, 1882) was an American politician, judge, newspaper publisher and hotelier from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1841.

Charles D. Bouldin
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the Harford County district
In office
1841–1841
Personal details
Bornc.1796
Died (aged 86)
Jerusalem Mills, Harford County, Maryland, U.S.
Resting placeRock Spring Church
Political partyDemocratic
Know Nothing
Republican
Children6
Occupation
  • Politician
  • judge
  • newspaper publisher
  • hotelier

Career

Eagle Hotel (renamed Clubhouse Inn) in 1917

Bouldin worked as a printer.[1] In 1830, he moved with his family from Baltimore to Bel Air. He bought the Bond of Union, the only newspaper in Harford County at the time. He changed the name to the Harford Republican in support of the Democratic Party.[1] He published the Republican until 1849 when he turned over management of the paper to his son William. He then managed the Eagle Hotel in Bel Air.[1]

Bouldin was a Democrat. He later became a Know Nothing. Bouldin served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1841.[2] Bouldin served as county commissioner and as judge of the orphans' court. He also served as clerk to the commissioners.[1] After the Know Nothing Party ended, Bouldin became a Republican and was elected as sheriff.[1]

Personal life

Bouldin had two daughters and four sons, William, Charles D., Richard E., Robert R., Mrs. William Galloway and Mrs. N. B. Holland.[1]

Bouldin died on September 26, 1882, at the age of 86, at the home of his son in Jerusalem Mills in Harford County. He was buried at Rock Spring Church.[1]

References

  1. "Death of an Old Editor". The Aegis and Intelligencer. September 29, 1882. p. 2. Retrieved March 28, 2023 via Newspapers.com.open access
  2. "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
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