Harry C. Lawder

Harry C. Lawder (March 4, 1844 – March 7, 1921) was an American politician and merchant in Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from 1906 to 1910.

Harry C. Lawder
Lawder in 1914 newspaper
In office
1906–1909
ConstituencyHarford County
Personal details
Born(1844-03-04)March 4, 1844
Harford County, Maryland, U.S.
DiedMarch 7, 1921(1921-03-07) (aged 77)
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Esther Roxanna Moore
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(m. 1876)​
Children7, including Robert R.
Occupation
  • Politician and merchant

Early life

Harry C. Lawder was born on March 4, 1844, on a farm in Harford County, Maryland, to Eliza (née Miller) and Samuel Lawder. He attended public schools in Harford County.[1][2]

Career

Lawder was a meat and produce merchant.[2] Lawder was appointed as officer of registration for Havre de Grace in 1886.[3] He served as engrossing clerk of the Maryland Senate in 1900.[1]

Lawder was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Havre de Grace district of Harford County, from 1906 to 1910.[4] In May 1914, Lawder was appointed postmaster of Havre de Grace.[5] He resigned as postmaster in April 1918.[6]

Personal life

Lawder married Esther Roxanna Moore, daughter of Captain William Moore and descendant of John O'Neill, on February 29, 1876.[2][7] They had seven children, Frederick C., Bessie M., Harry C. Jr., William M., May J., Murray Vandiver and Robert R. His son Robert R. was a member of the Maryland Senate and Maryland House of Delegates, and as mayor of Havre de Grace. Lawder was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church.[2]

Lawder died on March 7, 1921.[2]

References
  1. Tilghman, Oswald. Maryland Manual, 1906–1907. pp. 277, 312. Retrieved December 26, 2022.
  2. Kummer, Frederic Arnold (1941). The Free State of Maryland: A History of The State and Its People. The Historical Record Association. pp. 1275–1277. Retrieved December 26, 2022.
  3. "Officer of Registration Appointed". The Aegis and Intelligencer. October 22, 1886. p. 2. Retrieved December 26, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  4. "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved December 26, 2022.
  5. "New Postmaster at Havre de Grace". The Baltimore Sun. May 13, 1914. p. 3. Retrieved December 26, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  6. "Postmaster at Havre de Grace Appointed". The Midland Journal. March 7, 1919. p. 1. Retrieved December 26, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.open access
  7. "Married". The Aegis and Intelligencer. June 9, 1876. p. 2. Retrieved December 26, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.open access
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