Daniel S. Biser

Daniel S. Biser (1801 – February 27, 1877) was an American politician. He served as member of the Maryland House of Delegates from 1837 to 1839, 1841 to 1842, 1844 to 1845 and in 1849. Biser served as Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates in 1841 and 1842.

Daniel S. Biser
Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates
In office
1841
Preceded byCharles Sterrett Ridgely
Succeeded byJohn Carroll LeGrand
In office
1842
Preceded byJohn Carroll LeGrand
Succeeded byWilliam H. Watson
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
In office
1837–1839
In office
1841–1842
In office
1844–1845
In office
1849
Personal details
Born1801 (1801)
DiedFebruary 27, 1877(1877-02-27) (aged 75–76)
Burkittsville, Maryland, U.S.
Resting placeBurkittsville Union Cemetery
Burkittsville, Maryland, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic

Early life

Daniel S. Biser was born in 1801.[1]

Career

Biser was a Democrat. He served in the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Frederick County, Maryland, from 1837 to 1839, 1841 to 1842, 1844 to 1845 and in 1849. In 1845, he resigned before the conclusion of his term. After his resignation, he was appointed to the Baltimore Custom House.[2][3] He served as Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates in 1841 and 1842 with John Carroll LeGrand serving between his two terms.[2][4]

Biser was appointed as assistant flour inspector by Governor Lowe. In 1853, Biser was appointed as flour inspector general in Baltimore by Governor Ligon.[5][6] Biser was elected to a six-year term as clerk of the Circuit Court in Frederick County in 1865, but only served until 1867.[7] In 1867, Biser was appointed by Judge Nelson to replace J. W. L. Carty who died in office as clerk of the Circuit Court.[5][8]

Biser served as a member of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal board.[5]

Personal life

Biser married and his wife died in 1876.[9] In 1845, Biser lost a son after a tree fell on him.[10] In 1864, Biser lost another son B. F. Biser, a captain in the 7th Illinois Infantry Regiment at the Battle of Old River Lake.[11]

Biser died on February 27, 1877, at his home in Burkittsville, Maryland.[5] He was buried at the Burkittsville Union Cemetery.[1]

References
  1. "History". burkittsvillecemetery.org. Archived from the original on September 23, 2022. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
  2. "Historical List, House of Delegates, Frederick County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. January 4, 2010. Retrieved September 22, 2022.
  3. "Appointment in the Custom House". American Republican and Baltimore Clipper. March 12, 1845. p. 2. Retrieved September 23, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  4. "Historical List, Speakers of the House of Delegates". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. May 2, 2019. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
  5. "Letter from Frederick". The Baltimore Sun. February 28, 1877. p. 4. Retrieved September 23, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  6. "Maryland State Appointments". The Baltimore Sun. February 23, 1853. p. 1. Retrieved September 23, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  7. "Frederick County, Maryland - Circuit Court". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. March 14, 2022. Retrieved September 22, 2022.
  8. "Appointment". The Baltimore Sun. March 14, 1867. p. 2. Retrieved September 23, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  9. "The wife of Col. Daniel S. Biser". Shepherdstown Register. August 26, 1876. p. 2. Retrieved September 23, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  10. "Distressing Accident". Buffalo Courier. March 18, 1845. p. 2. Retrieved September 23, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  11. "Killed in Battle". The Baltimore Sun. July 2, 1864. p. 1. Retrieved September 23, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.open access
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